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Banswara Municipal Council’s Dustbin Tender Faces Scrutiny Over ₹745 Price
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:34 PM
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The Rajasthan municipal body’s tender to supply plastic dustbins to BPL families has been questioned after the unit price was set at ₹745 per bin.
Banswara Municipal Council in Rajasthan issued a tender to procure plastic dustbins intended for distribution among Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. The tender documents listed a unit cost of ₹745 for each dustbin, a figure that quickly drew attention from local stakeholders.
Critics argue that the price appears high for a basic plastic container and have called for a review of the cost calculations. Concerns were raised about the transparency of the bidding process and whether the council obtained the best value for public funds.
As of now, the council has not released a detailed justification for the pricing and has not announced any corrective action. The issue remains under observation, with local media reporting the controversy and awaiting further clarification from municipal authorities.
Critics argue that the price appears high for a basic plastic container and have called for a review of the cost calculations. Concerns were raised about the transparency of the bidding process and whether the council obtained the best value for public funds.
As of now, the council has not released a detailed justification for the pricing and has not announced any corrective action. The issue remains under observation, with local media reporting the controversy and awaiting further clarification from municipal authorities.