The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is set to roll out mechanical road sweeping in New Chandigarh starting May 1, 2026, as part of a major initiative to modernize urban sanitation. The project, with an estimated cost of ₹4 crore (approximately $480,000 USD), will last for 11 months, concluding on March 31, 2027. This initiative will cover approximately 120 km of both arterial and internal roads, including key sectors like Eco City-1 and 2, Medicity, and various corridors. Previously, road cleaning in these areas was conducted manually, but the shift to mechanized sweeping aims to enhance efficiency, reduce dust levels, and optimize resources. Residents have expressed their support for this initiative, which is expected to significantly improve the pace and effectiveness of road cleaning, thereby addressing longstanding sanitation concerns in New Chandigarh. GMADA's Divisional Engineer Khushpreet Singh confirmed that the tender for the mechanical sweeping has already been issued, emphasizing the initiative's potential to improve sanitation standards and control pollution levels in the city.