BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide conducted a surprise inspection at a solid waste facility in Bandra, reviewing sanitation work and staff attendance. She stressed improved hygiene, better waste management, and stronger coordination across departments to enhance cleanliness in Mumbai

The BMC education department has rolled out strict SOPs for distributing nutrition bars in civic schools after hygiene concerns. Schools must ensure proper sourcing, storage, and on-site consumption, with mandatory checks and lab testing if any contamination is suspected