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Residents from western suburbs of Mumbai approached Mayor Ritu Tawde earlier this week to address concerns over pollution and noise from construction sites. Representing communities including Gulmohar, JVPD, Santacruz, Bandra, and Pali Hill, nearly 2,000 residents highlighted worsening air quality, excessive noise, and weak enforcement of construction norms. They urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to regulate construction hours, implement dust control measures, improve noise monitoring, and appoint a dedicated nodal officer to handle complaints. Their engagement reflects growing citizen demand for healthier and safer urban living.
Members of several residents groups from Mumbai's western suburbs met Mayor Ritu Tawde to discuss increasing pollution and noise problems caused by ongoing construction activities. The groups included the Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group, Santacruz West Action Team (SWAT), Pali Hill Residents Association (PHRA), and the citizen collective Keep Juhu Clean. They represented close to 2,000 residents from areas such as Gulmohar, JVPD, Santacruz, Bandra, and Pali Hill. Advertisement
Residents highlighted that air quality in these areas has been deteriorating due to dust from construction sites, and excessive noise continues to disrupt daily life. They pointed out that enforcement of pollution control standards by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been inconsistent, leading to repeated violations.
Reetha Balsavar from SWAT said that the residents urged the BMC to strictly regulate construction timings, recommending that work should be allowed only between 8 am and 8 pm. She also emphasized that dust-control measures, such as water sprinkling and covering debris, must be enforced at all sites to prevent the spread of particulate matter into nearby residential areas.
The residents additionally stressed that noise levels often exceed permissible limits, and monitoring must be strengthened. They requested that the BMC implement regular inspections and install noise sensors at active construction sites to ensure compliance.
Another significant demand was the appointment of a dedicated nodal officer to address citizen complaints regarding construction pollution. This officer would be responsible for long-term monitoring and ensuring that developers comply with environmental and civic norms.
The meeting was facilitated by BJP corporator Deepak Kotekar, who accompanied the resident groups. Samarth Das, a Juhu resident and architect, expressed confidence that civic authorities would take timely and decisive steps to ensure a safer and healthier environment. He said residents trust that the concerned authorities would act to address both air and noise pollution.
This engagement reflects a broader concern over urban air quality in Mumbai, which has been affected by construction activities, vehicular emissions, and seasonal factors. Residents groups have increasingly voiced frustrations about health and lifestyle impacts, pushing civic authorities for greater accountability and stricter enforcement of environmental regulations.
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