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Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued stop-work notices to 106 construction sites for not installing mandatory air-quality monitoring systems, affecting both government and private projects. The affected projects include railway bridge works, Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), and Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) housing projects. Despite repeated follow-ups since mid-2025, non-compliance led to immediate work halts. Enforcement includes surprise inspections, logbook checks, and stricter action against bakeries violating emission norms. Mumbai now operates 28 reference-grade air monitoring stations, with most areas recording satisfactory or moderate air quality.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its efforts to control air pollution in Mumbai by issuing stop-work notices to 106 construction sites that have failed to install mandatory air-quality monitoring systems. Both government and private projects are affected. Government projects include railway bridge constructions and housing schemes under SRA and MHADA. Advertisement
Large projects exceeding INR 1,000 crore are required to install reference-grade monitors. Officials reported that despite repeated follow-ups since May 2025, many sites did not comply, prompting immediate work halts at non-compliant locations.
The enforcement drive, guided by Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr. Avinash Dhakane, involves ground-level monitoring through inspections, logbook verifications, and surprise checks. Project authorities have been directed to submit compliance reports immediately, failing which further action will be taken.
The BMC's actions extend beyond construction. The public health department is monitoring bakeries and other units that violate emission norms, including improper fuel use and excessive smoke production. Officials have emphasized that the civic body will not compromise on enforcing environmental standards.
Mumbai currently operates 28 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS), 14 managed by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, nine by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and five by the BMC. These stations meet Central Pollution Control Board standards, and real-time data is available on official platforms, including the Sameer mobile app.
The city has seen gradual improvement in air quality, with most areas now reporting satisfactory or moderate levels. Citizens are encouraged to regularly check air quality data, avoid open garbage burning, and support civic efforts to reduce pollution. A court hearing on air pollution matters is scheduled shortly, and civic authorities have been instructed to maintain strict compliance ahead of the proceedings.
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