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 […]
State To Roll Out ‘Green Mumbai’ Drive With Clean Air And Climate Action At The Core
January 3, 2026: The Maharashtra government is set to roll out the ‘Green Mumbai’ initiative, a wide-ranging programme aimed at reshaping the city through environmentally responsible infrastructure, sustainable mobility and climate-focused governance. The initiative is designed to address Mumbai’s long-standing challenges around air quality, congestion and emissions while aligning urban growth with long-term climate goals. […]
BMC Halts Work At New Bombay High Court Complex Over Pollution Norm Breaches
December 30, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a stop-work notice to the construction site of the upcoming Bombay High Court complex in Bandra East, citing violations of air pollution mitigation norms during demolition activities. Civic officials said the action was taken after contractors failed to comply with the BMC’s prescribed 28-point mitigation […]
Slow Shift: Majority Of Mumbai Bakeries Yet To Adopt Green Fuels
June 25, 2025: With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) July 8 deadline fast approaching, just 48 out of 356 bakeries in Mumbai that currently rely on coal or wood have transitioned to cleaner energy sources such as Piped Natural Gas (PNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), or electric alternatives. A senior BMC official confirmed that show-cause […]