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Mumbai: Green Belt to Tackle Kanjurmarg Odor Crisis
14 May
Summary
- Green belt development and MRF relocation aim to create a 500-meter buffer zone.
- 15,000 trees will be planted to aid in odor control and pollution absorption.
- Continuous air monitoring and a dedicated control room will address odor issues.
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is implementing significant measures to mitigate odor issues emanating from the Kanjurmarg waste processing facility. A comprehensive green belt development plan is underway, involving the planting of 15,000 trees across a 1 lakh square meter area.
This green buffer zone, along with the relocation of the material recovery facility (MRF), is designed to establish a 500-meter buffer, as directed by a monitoring committee. The BMC has also mandated increased use of odor-control chemicals sprayed on fresh waste.
To ensure constant vigilance, dedicated teams comprising contractor, BMC, and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) personnel are monitoring air quality in real-time. A new control room will operate from 1 am to 6 am to swiftly address any odor complaints and identify their sources.
Further initiatives include the installation of a misting system and misting cannons to spray fragrant substances around waste-receiving areas. An air-monitoring station with public display is also to be established, with air quality data to be shared on the BMC website.
