Surat Municipal Corporation is a local self government which has come into being under the Bombay Provincial Municipal Act, 1949. It carries out all the the obligatory functions and discretionary functions entrusted by the BPMC Act,1949 with the following mission :
To make Surat a dynamic, vibrant, beautiful, self-reliant and sustainable city with all basic amenities, to provide a better quality
of life
Surat Municipal Corporation perceives its role as the principal facilitator and provider of services as detailed below to provide a better quality of life :
AS PROVIDER:
Potable water supply
Underground sewage system in the whole city
All weather roads
Efficient and sustainable solid waste management
Health coverage to all, focused more on the poor
Primary education to the needy & Library facility to all
Upgradation of the amenities in the existing slums and alternativeaccommodation
Clean, green and pollution free environment
Places of healthy entertainment and recreation
Fire Service
Efficient Urban Planning and Development
AS FACILITATOR:
Industrial growth
Trade and commerce
Health services
Higher education and research
Cultural activities
Sports and games
Recreation and entertainment
Active peoples’ participation
SMC's commitment to achieve its mission and carry out the above listed functions successfully can be summarised as below :
Dedication to achieve excellence in providing civic amenities
Responsive, Modern, Simple, Accountable and Transparent Administration
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Under the provision of the BPMC Act 1949 section-4, the powers have been vested in three distinct statutory authorities.
