Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Launches Mechanized Sanitation Scheme
The government in Maharashtra is starting a new program called 'Manhole to Machinehole' to stop people from having to clean sewers by hand.
They will use machines instead, like special cleaning robots.
The government has set aside a lot of money for this project.
The Urban Development Department is in charge of making sure it happens.
They will buy cleaning machines and new vehicles to get the job done.
This program aims to make the work safer and cleaner.
Maharashtra launched the 'Manhole to Machinehole' scheme to mechanize sewer cleaning and end manual scavenging.
The Urban Development Department (UDD) is implementing the scheme.
The scheme involves procuring cleaning machinery and modern vehicles.
Rs 504 crore has been approved for the scheme.
An additional Rs 100 crore was sanctioned for 2024-25.
- Who
- The Urban Development Department is implementing the scheme.
- What
- The 'Manhole to Machinehole' scheme aims to mechanize sewer cleaning.
- When
- The scheme was announced recently, following announcements during the monsoon session.
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To mechanize sewer cleaning and eliminate manual scavenging.
- Scheme Name
- 'Manhole to Machinehole'
- Focus
- Mechanized sewer cleaning
- Implementing Body
- Urban Development Department (UDD)
- Total Funding
- Rs 504 crore
- Additional Allocation (2024-25)
- Rs 100 crore