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Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has undertaken a comprehensive, department-wise review of ongoing civic projects, public services and infrastructure works following the smooth conduct of the recent municipal elections. The review focused on the status of projects announced in the 2025-26 civic budget, faster utilisation of municipal assets, stricter action against encroachments and plastic usage, improved waste segregation at source, and stronger accountability in service delivery. Emphasis was also placed on road upgrades, environmental infrastructure such as electric and gas-based crematoria, and wider adoption of digital civic services to enhance citizen convenience and transparency.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has conducted a detailed review of the functioning of all civic departments, with a focus on accelerating project execution, improving service delivery and strengthening environmental and urban infrastructure across the city. The review meeting, held at the municipal headquarters, followed the recently concluded Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, which were conducted smoothly with coordinated efforts from civic officials and staff. Advertisement
During the meeting, Dr Shinde assessed the progress of projects and civic facilities announced in the 2025-26 municipal budget, seeking department-wise updates on completed works as well as schemes currently under implementation. He stressed the need for timely execution and quality delivery, directing officials to closely monitor pending projects and remove administrative bottlenecks.
A key focus area was the optimal utilisation of municipal properties. The commissioner instructed departments to immediately bring completed civic buildings into use for public facilities. Departments were asked to coordinate with the property department to identify suitable municipal assets and expedite their allocation, particularly for built but underutilised market buildings, which are to be operationalised without delay.
Addressing urban management and environmental concerns, Dr Shinde called for intensified action against encroachments on pavements and marginal spaces, along with stricter enforcement against unauthorised commercial activities. He also directed departments to step up plastic ban enforcement and ensure regular anti-plastic drives across civic wards, highlighting the environmental importance of sustained vigilance.
On solid waste management, the commissioner emphasised increasing segregation at source, starting from households. Departments were instructed to enhance public awareness, prepare a structured action plan and ensure its effective implementation. He also underlined the need to reduce response times for citizen complaints and to keep complainants informed about action taken, strengthening accountability and public trust.
The review also covered the maintenance of public spaces. Dr Shinde noted complaints regarding inadequate post-event cleanliness at grounds and open spaces rented out for functions. He directed ward offices to clearly inform organisers of their responsibility to restore cleanliness and to recover cleaning costs from security deposits if required, including imposing penalties where necessary.
Environmental infrastructure formed another priority area. The commissioner highlighted the importance of systematic cleaning of natural drains and holding ponds, calling for long-term, planned interventions. In view of rising pollution levels, he instructed departments to progressively upgrade all 29 crematoria in the municipal area with CNG or electric cremation facilities and to conduct sustained public awareness campaigns around their use.
Road infrastructure was reviewed with emphasis on quality construction, widening and regular maintenance to improve city-wide connectivity. Dr Shinde also urged faster completion of ongoing civic construction projects and timely finishing of city entrance works.
Finally, the commissioner reiterated the need to promote digital civic services. Despite the availability of multiple online payment modes for property tax and water charges, citizens continue to visit civic offices. Departments were instructed to intensify outreach and encourage online payments. With 68 citizen services and an additional 49 municipal services now available online, including through a WhatsApp chatbot, departments were directed to ensure service delivery within stipulated timelines, reinforcing Navi Mumbai's push towards efficient, citizen-centric urban governance.
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