The BMC hospitals are usually criticised for their lack of cleanliness. The corridors are usually full of scrap, including broken wheelchairs, beds, machinery and rusted cupboards. Officials seldom visit the facilities, with sometimes years between visits. Over the past three years, the BMC commissioner hasn’t made a single visit, but now CM Eknath Shinde has decided to do so

The floors are cleaned, but the ceilings, fans, windows and stairs are not maintained. According to sources, CM Eknath Shinde will conduct surprise visits to inspect the conditions and facilities available at the hospital

During his visit, CM Eknath Shinde is likely to interact with patients, hospital staff, doctors and students, and will also take stock of the medical supplies available. “The CM can visit KEM, Sion, Nair, Cooper hospital and the Nair Hospital Dental College. The emphasis is on cleanliness and beautification. All hospital deans have been directed to keep things up to date. All the hospital staff—including those who work has been outsourced to—has been diverted to move scrap, debris and unwanted things from the hospital premises,” a senior official from BMC’s Health Department said

Staffers are seen moving debris and scrap from the premises. On Thursday, several meetings in this regard were held by the deans at their respective hospitals. They also took rounds regularly to view the ongoing work. Cleanliness committees became active once again and all departments were directed to ensure everything is up to date during CM Shinde's visit

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A few months back, CM Eknath Shinde made a surprise visit to Rajiv Gandhi Medical College where resident doctors complained about the pathetic condition of the hostel. Following the complaints, the dean of the college was suspended. According to sources, Shinde may visit the hospitals on Monday or Tuesday