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Mumbai Begins Cable Removal Project Based on Varanasi Model

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sat 00:00
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What happened

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated a project in Mumbai to remove overhead cables and telephone/Internet wires that were installed without proper planning. This initiative follows a successful model previously used in Varanasi. The corporation plans to cut and remove all untagged cables and clean the remaining infrastructure using machines across 101 wards, starting with five.

From thehindu.com

Why it matters

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The civic body plans to seek compensation from utility providers for the removal of these cables. This large-scale infrastructure project involves significant civic expenditure and affects the operational mandates of governing bodies responsible for urban services.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationThe civic body responsible for planning and executing the cable removal project in Mumbai.
  • VaranasiThe location where the successful cable removal project model was previously implemented.
  • MumbaiThe city where the cable removal project is currently being implemented.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Varanasi Municipal CorporationSpeculative

    The Varanasi Municipal Corporation might see its operational mandate to remove unscientific cables increase initial project costs and scope.

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