Divya Vaibhav Gaikwad
People-first leadership for Vashi.
A committed civic leader and former corporator of Ward 64 — Vashi (Navi Mumbai), Divya combines professional training (MA, MBA) and 15+ years in education with hands-on public service to deliver practical, lasting solutions for residents.
Divya Vaibhav Gaikwad is a grassroots leader focused on reliable infrastructure, safer public spaces, senior welfare and transparent governance. Known for persistent follow-up on long-pending civic projects and rapid response to resident issues, she works to turn citizen concerns into concrete public works and measurable improvements.
Stronger Together
Powering community governance
People-first
Every policy or project begins with resident impact.
Accountability
Public promises come with proof — before/after photos and official links.
Accessibility
Regular field visits, help-desks and social-media updates keep governance open.
Sustainability
Infrastructure is planned for the long term and with environmental sensitivity.
A Decade of Dedicated Public Service
From improving neighbourhood spaces to resolving everyday issues, here’s a year-by-year journey of the work done for Vashi and the people who make it home.
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2015 — Entering Public ServiceElected as Corporator of Ward 64, Vashi, beginning a people-first approach to local governance.
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2016–2018 — Building Community SpacesInitiated and monitored improvements to parks and public gardens; started open-air fitness installations and safety upgrades for neighbourhood play areas.
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2019 — Major Infrastructure Proposal ApprovedPushed the long-term flood-mitigation proposal through the NMMC general body, starting the formal process for a strategic storm-water infrastructure upgrade. (Note: follow-ups and approvals continued in subsequent years.)
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2020–2022 — Persistence Through DisruptionsKept up regular follow-ups with municipal departments despite pandemic delays — ensuring projects and tenders did not stall and citizen needs remained in focus.
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2023 — Local Civic Improvements & Cleanliness DrivesLed footpath and street repairs, sanitation pushes and coordinated with NMMC for garden upkeep and regular maintenance across sectors.
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2024 — Parks & Playgrounds DeliveredCompleted installation of new play equipment and safety surfacing at key civic gardens in Vashi, responding to long-pending resident requests.
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2024–2025 — Welfare, Inclusion & EnvironmentOrganised senior-citizen camps, inclusion activities for differently-abled children, and environmental drives including World Sparrow Day campaigns and tree-planting across the ward.
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2025 — Critical Clearances & Project MomentumSecured necessary technical and legal clearances for long-standing infrastructure work; with approvals in place, on-site work for priority projects moved forward. (Project timelines and technical approvals were completed in stages.)
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Ongoing — Citizen Advocacy & Immediate ResponsePersistent representation on resident concerns (e.g., objections to service relocations and utility decisions), regular field visits, and rapid escalation to departmental heads to protect convenience and safety for citizens.
Empowering Communities
Through Action.
Our work is built on a simple principle — every resident deserves a responsive, transparent, and accountable system. We strive to strengthen community voices, improve governance, and create spaces where citizens feel heard, included, and empowered.
