In the wake of Thane witnessing a decline in its Swachh Survekshan rank, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has appointed a new consultant to help keep the city clean. Thane Municipal Commissioner Abijit Bangar approved a proposal in this regard recently and the civic body will spend Rs 4.03 crore for two years of consultancy.

TMC first appointed such a consultant in August 2021. In that year, Thane’s rank was 28. However, the following year, it dropped to 44. The newly appointed consultant, M/s KPMG, will suggest new ideas for solid waste management and improving its efficiency.