Thane residents approach HC, seek relocation of RMC plant

MUMBAI: Residents of Haware Citi, a township in Thane's Kasarvadavali, have approached the Bombay high court seeking relocation of a ready-mix concrete plant (RMC) in their vicinity, claiming it was built in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park without obtaining mandatory permissions.

- Prateem Rohanekar

MUMBAI: Renewing its battle for cleaner air, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is rolling out fresh measures to make sure the air we breathe is healthier and safer. Construction sites - Mumbai's biggest source of air pollution, bakeries, vehicles and other contributors to dust and particulate matter are the focus of the BMC's revamped action plan now underway across the city.

An official from the BMC's recently revamped environment department said daily inspections are being conducted at construction sites to check for compliance with the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigation Plan's (MAPMP) norms. Around 700 sites have been inspected so far and 28 have been issued show-cause notices.

"Sub-engineers have been given additional charge of measures to curb environment and climate change in each ward, with the responsibility of the core aspects of the Mumbai Climate Action Plan. But the focus right now is tackling air pollution," said the civic official.