The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has mandated that all 2,224 active construction sites in Mumbai install air quality monitoring systems, with the Mayor reporting that 1,952 sites have already complied. This initiative aims to curb rising pollution levels by tracking particulate matter and other emissions directly at the source.
Under the civic directive, every active site must install monitoring devices as part of a broader strategy to manage urban air quality. The BMC has also issued a detailed 28-point dust-control guideline for construction activities, and officials have identified developers who have yet to fully comply. Show-cause and stop-work notices have been served on projects breaching the rules, while orders have been issued to complete installations at the remaining 272 sites promptly. The mayor stressed that enforcement will continue until all sites achieve full compliance.
Officials have been tasked with strict implementation of the guidelines, and regular inspections are being conducted to verify adherence. The mayor highlighted that lapses in oversight over previous years, when elected corporators were absent, are now being addressed through daily review meetings involving the mayor, deputy mayor, and group leaders. Coordinated action and stronger supervision are expected to gradually improve Mumbai’s air quality index.
The focus on construction emissions underscores recognition of their significant contribution to deteriorating urban air quality. By combining technical monitoring with punitive action, the BMC intends to deter non-compliance and generate reliable data for targeted interventions. Officials indicated that continuous monitoring and enforcement will remain central to the strategy until all construction sites comply with the guidelines.
This initiative reflects the BMC’s commitment to managing dust and emissions proactively, aiming for cleaner air across the city while maintaining strict oversight of Mumbai’s rapidly growing construction sector.
Source: Construction World
