Mumbai, July 30, 2026: In a bid to strengthen its fight against marine pollution, the BMC's Standing Committee on Thursday approved a Rs 14.5-crore, two-year contract for the operation and maintenance of trash boom systems installed across six rivers and nullahs near mangrove belts in the western suburbs to intercept floating waste before it enters the Arabian Sea.
Commissioned in July 2022 following directions from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the floating barriers are designed to trap plastic and other debris carried by rivers and stormwater drains before they pollute mangrove ecosystems and coastal waters. The collected waste is periodically removed and disposed of through scientific methods.
Maintenance Contract Approved
After the previous maintenance contract expired on September 30, 2025, the BMC continued operating the systems by invoking the contract's 4 per cent contingency provision to avoid any disruption in waste interception.
Following a competitive bidding process, M/s Virgo Specialties Pvt Ltd emerged as the lowest bidder, quoting 1.3 per cent below the BMC's estimated cost after negotiations.
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Interim Arrangements Continued
Pending the formal execution of the new contract, the civic administration had sought approval to continue operating the trash boom systems under the Municipal Commissioner's emergency powers to ensure uninterrupted waste interception and prevent floating debris from entering the Arabian Sea.
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