MCF planning cleaning model for mechanised road sweeping

Faridabad's Municipal Corporation launches a four-tier cleaning model using mechanised sweepers, aiming to enhance sanitation with a ₹120 crore investment.

The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) has prepared a new four-tier cleaning model under which major roads will be cleaned using mechanised sweeping machines.

Officials said the new system has been designed according to road width and specific sanitation needs of different areas. (HT Archive)

Officials said the new system has been designed according to road width and specific sanitation needs of different areas. The tendering process for the project has already begun and authorities expect implementation to start from next month. The civic body is expected to spend nearly ₹120 crore on the revamped sanitation arrangement.

The move comes after sanitation services in parts of the city were affected over the past weeks due to ongoing protest by sanitation workers. Residents in many areas had complained about garbage accumulation and irregular cleaning.

On Friday, municipal commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata, conducted a special cleanliness inspection across various parts of the city. Senior deputy mayor Devendra Chaudhary and other officials also visited multiple locations to review sanitation conditions on the ground. Garbage lifting work was carried out during the drive.

According to municipal officials, roads wider than 10 metres, including major roads and highways connected to the city, will now be cleaned using advanced mechanical road sweeping machines. These machines will remove dust and garbage and will also sprinkle water to help reduce pollution levels, officials said.

For roads between five and 10 metres wide, separate sanitation teams will be deployed with fixed routes and schedules. Officials said these teams would be responsible for regular sweeping and waste collection.

The corporation is also preparing a separate sanitation model for colonies and narrow lanes. Door-to-door waste collection, drain cleaning and garbage lifting in residential areas will be carried out through designated agencies and municipal workers.

Special sanitation drives are also planned for crowded marketplaces and commercial zones, particularly during night hours, to minimise inconvenience to traffic and public.

Under the new arrangement, the city will be divided into four sanitation zones, with separate monitoring agencies appointed for each zone. GPS-based monitoring systems will be installed in sanitation vehicles and machines to track movement and ensure accountability.

Officials said location-based reports and photographs of cleaning operations would be generated through the monitoring system to keep track in real time.

MCF commissioner Khadgata said the corporation was committed to improving sanitation standards across the city.

“A new plan has been prepared to strengthen the city’s sanitation system. Faridabad will be divided into four zones and cleaning work will be carried out according to the requirements for each area. We are trying to implement the plan from next month,” he said.