BMC Cracks Down On Air Pollution, Shuts 233 Construction Sites Across Mumbai
January 6, 2026: In a stringent move to combat worsening air quality, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the shutdown of 233 construction sites across Mumbai after detecting serious lapses in dust-control and pollution-mitigation norms. The action follows a citywide inspection drive amid a noticeable deterioration in air quality over recent weeks. Civic officials […]
19 Concrete Plants Shut Across MMR After Air Quality Violations Flagged In MPCB Survey
December 5, 2025: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has ordered the closure of 19 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) after a compliance survey revealed serious violations of environmental norms. The board stated that the action was prompted by plants operating without essential dust-control systems, emission-management mechanisms, and mandatory statutory […]
BMC Cracks Down On 53 Construction Sites As Mumbai’s Air Quality Worsens
November 28, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites found contributing to Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality, amid rising public concern over the city’s increasingly poor Air Quality Index (AQI). On Thursday, the civic body reiterated that all pollution-control guidelines must be “strictly followed,” including the mandatory installation of […]
Mumbai Pollution Control: BMC Warns Of Construction And Industry Shutdowns If AQI Stays Above 200
November 21, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a strong warning that industries and construction activities in any Mumbai locality will be halted if the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain above 200, even after mitigation steps are undertaken. The move falls under the provisions of GRAP-4, the most stringent stage of […]
BMC To Conduct Environmental Assessment Of Mulund Landfill
September 27, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will appoint an external agency to carry out a comprehensive environmental study of the Mulund landfill. The assessment will include testing soil for contamination, evaluating groundwater quality, monitoring air quality, and analysing gas emissions. With the landfill now closed for dumping, the study aims to guide future […]
BMC To Procure 5 Portable Air Quality Monitors For Construction Sites
June 10, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to purchase five portable air quality monitoring devices as part of a pilot initiative to monitor pollution around construction sites across Mumbai. Each device will cost approximately Rs 5 lakh. The civic body’s Environment and Climate Change Department has already invited bids for procurement. Unlike […]
BMC To Acquire 5 Handheld Devices To Monitor Mumbai’s Air Quality
June 9, 2025: In a bid to enhance real-time air quality monitoring around Mumbai’s construction sites, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to procure five handheld ambient air quality monitoring devices as part of a pilot initiative. Each device, costing approximately Rs 5 lakh, will enable engineers to track pollutant levels and Air Quality […]