The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra will launch a massive deep clean drive in Kopri area of the city on Monday, officials said, adding that the initiative will focus on roads and public spaces.
An official statement said that the civic body will carry out a comprehensive deep clean drive in the Kopri area on Monday, February 2, 2026, starting at 7 am.
It said that the cleanliness campaign will be organised under the leadership of proposed Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar and is inspired by the vision of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The drive will be conducted under the Naupada Ward and will cover several localities in the Kopri area.
Preparations for the campaign were reviewed during a meeting held at the municipal headquarters on Sunday, chaired by Sharmila Pimpalolkar, officials said.
Meeting at TMC HQ
According to the officials, a high-level meeting was held at the Thane Municipal Corporation headquarters attended by Additional Municipal Commissioner Sandeep Malvi, Health Officer Dr Rani Shinde, corporator Bharat Chavan. Several other senior civic officials were also present during the meeting.
The officials discussed the scope of work and coordination required to ensure the smooth execution of the cleanliness drive.
Areas to be covered
The special deep clean drive starting on Monday will begin from Ashtavinayak Chowk in Kopri and will cover the areas in Kopri including Kopri village, Kanhaiya Nagar, Siddharth Nagar, Bara Bangla area and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Chowk and surrounding localities, the statement said.
Focus on hygiene, sanitation
As part of the campaign, roads and public spaces will be thoroughly cleaned, garbage will be collected, and roads will be washed with water. Public toilets in the area will also be cleaned and disinfected to improve hygiene and sanitation standards.
Tree plantation to promote environmental awareness
In addition to cleanliness activities, the campaign will also include tree plantation to spread the message of environmental conservation. Municipal officials and staff will actively participate in the drive.
The Thane Municipal Corporation said the initiative aims to improve public health, enhance cleanliness, and encourage citizens to maintain a clean and green city.
