Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday, emphasized the need for the Swachhta Abhiyaan (Cleanliness Campaign) to move beyond paperwork and become a practical movement. He urged everyone to dedicate one hour to cleanliness on October 1 under the Swachhta Pandharwad (Swacchta Fortnight) initiative.

CM Shinde, in virtual interaction, also announced that the Chief Minister's Competent City Competition and Chief Minister's Competent Ward Competition would be held until December 15, 2023, and encouraged active participation from the public to ensure their success, a media statement by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated.