Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Mumbai Faces Civic Challenges Ahead of Elections
Mumbai is gearing up for elections after a long wait, and residents are dealing with various problems.
The city struggles with water shortages due to leaks.
Sidewalks are not pedestrian-friendly and subways flood during the monsoon.
Even after a parking policy was made in 2017, it hasn't been put in action.
The city's waste treatment plant hasn't been moved despite court orders to do so.
All these issues persist as the city awaits new leadership.
Mumbai is preparing for civic elections after a delay of over three years.
Persistent civic issues include water supply deficits, pedestrian infrastructure concerns, and flooding in subways.
The BMC is facing challenges with water supply, losing 34% of water due to leakage.
Despite a 2017 parking policy and a proposed Mumbai Parking Authority, implementation is pending.
The biomedical waste treatment facility in Govandi continues to operate despite court orders to relocate.
- Who
- Mumbai residents, BMC officials, former corporators, and civic authorities.
- What
- Mumbai is facing multiple civic issues amid preparations for elections.
- When
- As civic elections approach, after a delay of over three years.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To highlight persistent civic issues and challenges facing the city.
Citizens and Former Corporators
BMC and Administration
Focus of Improvement Plans
Citizens and Former Corporators
Prioritize fixing existing civic issues such as water supply, infrastructure and waste management.
BMC and Administration
Continue with existing plans and await permissions and approvals.
- Water Demand
- 4,250 million liters daily (MLD)
- Water Supply Deficit
- 450 MLD
- Water Loss due to Leakage
- 34%
- Subway Flooding
- Occurs frequently during monsoon season
- Vehicle Density
- 2,300 cars per kilometer
- Parking Policy
- Adopted in 2017, pending implementation
- BMC Status
- Under Administrator's rule for 3 years
