BMC Reports Enforcement Actions as Mumbai Air Quality Remains Moderate, Court Seeks Improvement

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) informed the Bombay High Court that 662 of 1,954 ongoing construction sites in Mumbai lack sensor-based air quality monitors, prompting stop-work notices for non-compliance. The BMC reported improvements in air quality compared to previous years but acknowledged current levels remain in the 'moderate' range. Enforcement actions include issuing show cause and stop-work notices, with ongoing efforts to convert bakeries to cleaner fuels and implement pollution mitigation plans. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the moderate air quality status and continues to oversee compliance.