Mithi River Desilting Work at 62% Completion with Just Five Days Left Before Deadline
मुख्य बातें
- •Only 62% of Mithi River desilting work completed with five days left before the June 30 deadline set by the BMC.
- •The 18-km stretch of the Mithi River, flowing through Andheri, Kurla, and Sion, is central to Mumbai’s flood drainage and pollution control.
- •Logistical hurdles, including monsoon disruptions and coordination issues, have slowed progress despite deployment of 500+ workers and heavy machinery.
- •Environmentalists warn that desilting alone is insufficient without addressing sewage and industrial pollution, which continue to degrade the river.
- •The ₹1,500 crore river rejuvenation project aims to restore ecological balance and reduce flood risks, but its success hinges on timely completion and sustained maintenance.
Mumbai’s ambitious plan to clean and desilt the Mithi River has hit a critical snag, with just five days remaining before the municipal deadline. Official data accessed by the Hindustan Times reveals that only 62% of the desilting work has been completed across the 18-kilometre stretch of the river, which flows through key areas including Andheri, Kurla, and Sion. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had set a target of 100% completion by June 30, aiming to reduce water pollution and enhance flood drainage capacity in the city.