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Mumbai's Air Quality Improves as BMC Takes Action Against 482 Construction Sites Violating Pollution Guidelines
Dec 02, 2025 02:24 am CST
Mumbai has seen significant air quality improvement since November 26 due to various pollution control measures. The BMC has issued show cause notices to 482 construction sites for violations, with 264 receiving stop-work orders. Officials clarified that GRAP-4 restrictions aren't currently applicable to Mumbai, though enhanced monitoring continues with 94 ward-level flying squads overseeing compliance with the 28-point pollution mitigation guidelines.
Delhi's Aggressive Anti-Dust Campaign: Rs 2.36 Crore in Fines and 48 Construction Sites Shut Down
Nov 20, 2025 11:29 pm CST
The Delhi government has launched a comprehensive anti-dust campaign resulting in Rs 2.36 crore in fines and closure of 48 construction sites for violating dust-control norms. Led by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the initiative features real-time surveillance, PM2.5 and PM10 monitoring sensors, and deployment of 1,800 enforcement personnel across the city to combat air pollution through science-based enforcement rather than symbolic gestures.