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The Maharashtra government has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to develop and implement an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT)-based system to monitor air pollution sources across Mumbai. The instruction was issued by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the state legislative council session following concerns over rising pollution levels in areas such as Kherwadi in Bandra. The system is expected to identify pollution sources in real time, including construction sites and infrastructure projects, and improve accountability through verified data from pollution control authorities.
The Maharashtra government has asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to establish a dynamic monitoring mechanism using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to track air pollution sources across Mumbai. The direction was issued by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the ongoing state legislative council session after members raised concerns about deteriorating air quality in parts of the city. Advertisement
The issue was highlighted with specific reference to Kherwadi in Bandra, where pollution levels have been a matter of concern. Legislators pointed to large-scale construction activity and infrastructure projects as key contributors to rising dust and particulate matter in the area. Shiv Sena (UBT) member Anil Parab stated that ongoing development works were significantly adding to pollution and required stricter monitoring.
Responding to the discussion, Fadnavis said that without a complete AI- and IoT-driven system, effective identification and tracking of pollution sources would not be possible. He directed the civic body to ensure that the system is designed to monitor all pollution sources, including both government and private construction projects, and to complete the process at the earliest.
State Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde also addressed the House and referred to inconsistencies observed in certain Air Quality Index (AQI) readings. She stated that pollution assessments should rely strictly on official data released by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), underlining the need for verified and uniform reporting standards.
The proposed system is expected to enable more accurate identification of pollution hotspots at the ward level and help authorities take quicker corrective measures. Mumbai has witnessed repeated air quality concerns in recent years, especially during periods of intensive infrastructure activity, leading to stricter dust control norms and increased inspections. The new technology-based monitoring framework is aimed at strengthening enforcement and improving transparency in pollution tracking across the city.
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