Archive · 24 Jul 2026
NMMC's sanitation team cleans Pandharpur during Ashadhi Wari
A team of 30 sanitation workers from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) went to Pandharpur to clean up the town during a big religious event called Ashadhi Wari.
They worked for two days, cleaning important places like the Shri Vitthal Temple and the riverbed.
The team was led by some important officials and was part of a campaign to keep the place clean and safe for the many devotees who visit.
The team did a great job, and the officials are proud of their hard work.
This is something the NMMC does every year to help keep Pandharpur clean during this important event.
A 30-member special sanitation team from NMMC conducted a two-day cleanliness drive in Pandharpur during Ashadhi Wari.
The drive was part of the 'Swachhta Apnao, Bimari Bhagao' campaign under the orders of Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde.
The team cleaned key locations including the Shri Vitthal Temple premises, market area, and the Chandrabhaga Riverbed.
The initiative is an annual tradition by NMMC to assist Pandharpur with cleanliness management during the Ashadhi Wari.
The team's efforts were praised by officials for their dedication and commitment to public health and cleanliness.
- Who
- A 30-member special sanitation team of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
- What
- Conducted an intensive two-day cleanliness drive in Pandharpur during the Ashadhi Wari
- When
- July 21 and 22
- Where
- Pandharpur
- Why
- To maintain hygiene and ensure a clean and healthy environment for devotees during the Ashadhi Wari
Pro-Cleanliness Drive
Critics of Resource Allocation
Effectiveness of Cleanliness Drive
Pro-Cleanliness Drive
The cleanliness drive was effective in maintaining hygiene during the Ashadhi Wari, ensuring a safe environment for devotees.
Critics of Resource Allocation
Critics argue that the resources could have been better utilized within Navi Mumbai itself.
- Date of the Drive
- July 21 and 22
- Number of Team Members
- 30
- Campaign Name
- Swachhta Apnao, Bimari Bhagao
- Key Locations Cleaned
- Shri Vitthal Temple premises, market area, flyover over the Chandrabhaga River, and the riverbed
- Leadership
- Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar, Deputy Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Dr. Ajay Gadde
- Team Leaders
- Sanitation Inspectors Lavesh Patil and Navnath Thombre
- Initiative
- Annual tradition of assisting Pandharpur with cleanliness management during Ashadhi Wari