Bhilai, November 14: The Mayor-in-Council (MiC) of Bhilai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a proposal worth ₹1.77 crore to hire contractual drivers and helpers for its vehicle department during the 2026-27 financial year.
The decision was taken at a meeting held on November 13, 2026, chaired by Mayor Neeraj Pal in the presence of Municipal Commissioner Suruchi Singh. The council discussed departmental staffing requirements and measures to strengthen civic services across the city.
Following the recommendation of the advisory committee, the MiC approved the proposal to invite tenders through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for engaging highly skilled, skilled and semi-skilled drivers and helpers.
The estimated expenditure for the project is ₹1,77,54,790. Officials said the deployment of additional personnel would ensure uninterrupted vehicle operations across various municipal departments and help accelerate public utility works.
The council also approved the construction of a dome shed near Kampeshwar Baijnath Dham in Santoshi Para (Ward No. 33). The project will be funded using surplus funds from an earlier dome shed construction project sanctioned at Sharma Colony under the 2024-25 infrastructure head.
Meanwhile, the MiC recommended the appointment of the shortlisted candidate against a vacant post of Anganwadi Worker/Helper. The final merit list has already been published, featuring one selected candidate and one candidate on the waiting list.
