India, March 9 -- The Standing Committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday approved a contract for cleaning operations at the Waringpada stretch of Chimbai beach in Bandra.

The civic body awarded the contract to M/s MTS Blue Roadlines for Rs.10 million to undertake beach cleaning for a period of 730 days. The work covers the Waringpada section of Chimbai beach, a stretch measuring approximately 1.5 km in length and 25 metres in width, with a daily expenditure of a nearly Rs.13,000.

Chimbai beach, which forms part of Mumbai's seven major beaches, was once regarded as one of the city's most polluted stretches. However, local residents say conditions have improved significantly over the years.

"The beach is far bet...