In a significant step toward improving urban sanitation ahead of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2025-26, the Mango Municipal Corporation (MMC) and the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) have jointly added 15 new electronic garbage vans to their waste management fleets. This initiative is designed to enhance waste collection in isolated slum pockets and low-lying areas, where narrow lanes and a shortage of vehicles have often disrupted door-to-door garbage lifting services.
Fleet Expansion Details
Under the expansion, MMC has procured 10 new electronic vehicles, while JNAC has added six e-vans. With four such vehicles already in operation, JNAC’s total electric fleet has now increased to 10. Krishna Kumar, deputy municipal commissioner of JNAC and acting DMC of Mango, stated that the new vehicles would significantly improve sanitation and public health standards in both civic jurisdictions.
Additional Manpower and Strategy
Officials confirmed that the rollout is supported by an increase in cleaning staff by both civic bodies. The combined strategy of deploying compact vehicles and additional manpower is expected to ensure daily household waste collection in areas that were previously difficult to access. The new e-vans will supplement the existing fleets of both urban bodies, which already manage substantial daily waste loads.
Current Waste Management Capacity
MMC currently handles 53 metric tonnes of municipal waste every day. Its fleet includes 26 Refuse Collection Vehicles, 10 Mini Refuse Compactors, two JCB machines, two small trucks, and one tractor. JNAC collects 170 metric tonnes of waste daily from its command area, excluding the Tata Steel lease area. Its fleet consists of 80 auto-tippers, five Mini Refuse Compactors, two JCB machines, five tractors, and one Hyva truck.
Bridging the Final-Mile Gap
The compact, eco-friendly vans are expected to bridge the final-mile gap in the region’s cleanliness drive, ensuring that even the most challenging areas receive regular waste collection services. This initiative marks a key milestone in the city's ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
