The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a plan to eliminate 147 Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) throughout Mumbai, particularly targeting unauthorized dumping sites in areas with high foot traffic such as markets and informal settlements. These GVPs contribute significantly to the city's daily generation of over 7,000 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste and pose health and environmental risks. The identified locations are concentrated in wards like Chembur with 37 GVPs, and Malwani with 12. BMC's action plan includes deploying additional waste collection services, installing CCTV cameras for monitoring, and launching behavioral change campaigns to educate the public. Kiran Dighavkar, deputy municipal commissioner of the solid waste management department, emphasized the need to investigate the reasons behind repeated dumping at these sites and the potential for implementing penalties under the solid waste management bylaws. Furthermore, 73 of the GVPs were highlighted by citizens through the 'Mumbai Clean League' portal, indicating a strong community interest in resolving the issue. BMC commissioner Ashwini Bhide stated that the goal is to systematically eliminate these spots through enhanced monitoring and improved waste management practices.