MPCB Intensifies Anti-Pollution Drive, Orders Closure Of 10 RMC Plants Across MMR
January 9, 2026: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has intensified its enforcement drive against air pollution in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), ordering the shutdown of ten ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants and recovering penalties amounting to ₹84 lakh. The action follows directions from the Bombay High Court and targets dust-generating units, particularly […]
NMMC Tightens Pollution Norms, Directs Developers To Strengthen Controls At Construction Sites
December 27, 2025: In an effort to curb rising air pollution levels, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its scrutiny of construction-related emissions and directed developers to adhere to prescribed pollution control norms strictly. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde underscored the need for greater accountability from the real estate and construction sector during […]