Project Mumbai installs 70 benches at BKC along with MMRDA and the Consulate General of the USA-
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Sustainable partnerships: Project Mumbai proudly partnered with the US Consulate
the MMRDA, and the Regional Passport Office to create a first of its kind initiative providing benches from recycled plastic (plastic waste donated by Mumbaikars) to be installed across BKC—and which would benefit the thousands of visa applicants who otherwise have to spend hours in the sun, with no appropriate seating.
70 benches are being placed across BKC as part of the first phase and Project Mumbai plans to add many more.
U.S. Consul General Mike Hankey, along with the Chief of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), and other prominentstakeholders, inaugurated the benches during a ceremony held on Monday, October 7.
Consul General Hankey noted that these benches are not just logistical upgrades but a commitment to supporting the thousands of visa applicants and their families. “This project represents more than just an elevation of facilities. It’s a collaboration that reflects our commitment to improving the visa application process while aligning with the U.S. Mission’s goals of urban waste management and sustainability,” he said.
The U.S. Consulate and the Indian Regional Passport Office process thousands of applicants daily in BKC. Visa applicants and their families often wait outside the facilities until their appointment times. The installation of these 70 benches is designed to enhance comfort and improve the overall experience for applicants while benefiting neighboring businesses and institutions.
