What did the Bombay High Court committee find about Mumbai construction sites?

The committee found that most construction, demolition, and roadwork sites in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are not complying with existing pollution-control guidelines.

Are AQI monitors at Mumbai construction sites effective?

No, AQI monitors at these sites are not integrated with official pollution measuring systems and their placement and functionality are often inadequate.

What are the key pollution control failures highlighted by the HC panel in Mumbai?

Failures include non-compliance with guidelines, unintegrated AQI monitors, cosmetic deployment of mitigation measures, and non-compliance in waste transportation.

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HC Panel Slams Mumbai Sites for Air Pollution Violations

23 Dec

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Summary

Most construction sites in Mumbai flout pollution rules.
AQI monitors at sites lack integration with official systems.
Pollution control measures deployed are ad-hoc and cosmetic.

HC Panel Slams Mumbai Sites for Air Pollution Violations

A five-member committee appointed by the Bombay High Court has concluded that a majority of construction, demolition, industrial, and roadwork sites in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are failing to adhere to pollution-control measures. The committee's report, submitted to the High Court on Monday, revealed that air quality index monitors at these sites are not integrated with official pollution measuring systems, undermining effective monitoring.

The panel observed that pollution-control devices were often installed without verifying their functionality or coverage, with display monitors inaccessible from outside the sites. Furthermore, crucial mitigation efforts such as water sprinklers and smog guns were found to be implemented in a cosmetic or ad-hoc manner, failing to address the core issues of air pollution generated from ongoing development and infrastructure projects.