# BMC to launch pre-Diwali dust mitigation drive across Mumbai, allocates ₹15 lakh per ward

BMC will deploy mechanical sweepers, misting machines, water sprinklers, JCBs, dumpers and litter pickers, using both departmental and contractual resources

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bmc-to-launch-pre-diwali-dust-mitigation-drive-across-mumbai-allocates-15-lakh-per-ward/article71636841.ece

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Original source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bmc-to-launch-pre-diwali-dust-mitigation-drive-across-mumbai-allocates-15-lakh-per-ward/article71636841.ece