Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide presented a master plan to prevent water-logging in Mumbai on June 3, 2026 [1].
The initiative aims to resolve the city's recurring flooding issues and provide essential relief to residents who face systemic disruptions during heavy rains. As the first woman to serve as the commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) [2], Bhide is leading the effort to modernize the city's infrastructure.
Bhide said the strategy was detailed during the ABP Network India@2047 Conclave [1]. The presentation focused on remaking a stronger and smarter Mumbai through targeted interventions to manage urban runoff. The plan addresses the specific geographic and infrastructural vulnerabilities that contribute to the city's chronic drainage failures.
By leveraging the India@2047 platform, the BMC is aligning its urban planning goals with long-term national development targets. The master plan seeks to integrate smarter technology and expanded drainage capacity to ensure the city remains functional during the monsoon season [1].
Bhide said the goal is to mitigate the impact of water-logging on the daily lives of citizens. The strategy involves a comprehensive overhaul of how the city manages its water systems to prevent the paralysis of transport, and commerce during peak rainfall periods [1].
“Ashwini Bhide is the first woman commissioner of the BMC”
The presentation of this master plan signals a shift toward long-term urban resilience in Mumbai. By framing the drainage solution within the India@2047 context, the BMC is attempting to transition from reactive disaster management to a proactive, systemic infrastructure overhaul aimed at sustaining the city's economic viability.
