Delhi has been struggling with severe air pollution for the past one and a half decades. Following Delhi, Mumbai is now also getting trapped in the grip of pollution. The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately curb pollution caused by construction activities in the Mumbai region. However, how can large-scale construction activities in Mumbai actually be controlled? What measures are being taken to prevent air pollution caused by these construction projects? The deterioration in air quality has led to serious health-related issues among citizens.Since 2023, Mumbai’s air quality has been deteriorating year after year. Even the directions previously issued by the court have not been properly implemented. Last year, the court made it mandatory for construction sites to install CCTV cameras, sensor-based air pollution monitoring devices, and water-sprinkling systems. However, in many places, these regulations are not being followed. In Mumbai’s fast-paced life, who has the time to monitor all this? Who will keep an eye on vehicles transporting construction material? Pollution caused by vehicles”despite Mumbai being the country’s largest city with the highest number of vehicles has not yet been fully addressed.
