Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Mumbai BMC Launches Tender for Robotic Rescue Vehicles
The BMC in Mumbai is buying six remote-controlled robotic lifebuoys to help with rescues at popular beaches like Girgaon and Juhu.
These lifebuoys are like fast, strong buoys that can carry people to safety.
The BMC cancelled a previous plan because the company they were going to buy from had links to a company from Turkey.
Now, the BMC is asking only Indian companies to offer these vehicles to promote local manufacturing.
BMC is procuring six robotic water rescue vehicles for Mumbai beaches.
The new tender is aimed at Indian manufacturers or their authorized dealers.
The previous tender was cancelled due to ties to a Turkish firm.
The robotic lifebuoys will assist lifeguards in drowning emergencies.
The devices will be deployed at six popular Mumbai beaches.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Floated a fresh tender for robotic water rescue vehicles
- When
- After cancelling a previous tender in June
- Where
- Mumbai beaches
- Why
- To enhance rescue operations and promote 'Make-in-India'
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Devices Sought
- Six robotic water rescue vehicles
- Purpose
- To enhance drowning rescue operations
- Deployment Locations
- Girgaon, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Gorai, and Aksa beaches
- Previous Tender Status
- Cancelled due to ties with a Turkish firm
- New Tender Preference
- Indian manufacturers or dealers
- Vehicle Features
- Cameras, robotic arms, 18 km/h speed, 200 kg capacity
