Mumbai Builders Warned: Implement Air Pollution Mitigation Plan or Face Action
The BMC has instructed real estate developers to comply with 27 guidelines to reduce pollution, with special squads to conduct daily inspections.
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During a recent meeting with developers, the BMC urged them to comply with 27 guidelines aimed at reducing pollution. The plan, released in March 2023, was made mandatory for private construction sites and infrastructure projects starting October 25, 2023.
Special squads in all 24 administrative wards will conduct daily inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance. So far, 96 squads have inspected their areas and issued notices to sites that failed to implement mitigation measures.
Regular inspections and actions against violators have sent a strong message to developers, prompting many to adopt measures to prevent pollution, said a BMC official. However, with the air quality index expected to deteriorate from October to January, the BMC is taking no chances.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Joshi emphasized the need for proactive implementation of the guidelines. We have instructed developers to start mitigation measures at their construction sites. Areas identified as heat hotspots, where temperatures are two–three degrees Celsius higher, need to be localized with a specific plan.
The guidelines require construction and infrastructure sites to erect metal sheets around their periphery, cover buildings under construction with green cloth, jute sheets or tarpaulin, and ensure continuous spraying of water during demolition. CCTV cameras must also be installed.
Sites that fail to comply will be served notices, sealed, or have work halted until corrective measures are taken. Every morning, the BMC washes the city's busiest roads to settle dust particles.
Information
The Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigation Plan was released in March 2023, with modifications made before it became mandatory for private construction sites and infrastructure projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigation Plan?
The plan is a set of guidelines aimed at reducing pollution in Mumbai, released by the BMC in March 2023.
Who is responsible for implementing the plan?
Real estate developers and infrastructure project owners are responsible for implementing the plan at their construction sites.
What are the consequences of non-compliance?
Sites that fail to comply will be served notices, sealed, or have work halted until corrective measures are taken.
How will the BMC monitor compliance?
Special squads in all 24 administrative wards will conduct daily inspections of construction sites.
What is the expected outcome of the plan?
The plan aims to reduce pollution and maintain air quality in Mumbai, particularly during the winter months.
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