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BMC Measures to Curb Air Pollution and Construction Dust in Mumbai

Source:freepressjournal ↗

Why It Matters

Important for understanding urban environmental governance, air pollution management, and monitoring mechanisms like AQI in metropolitan cities like Mumbai.

Summary

In response to deteriorating air quality, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is initiating strict actions against construction dust, investigating suspicious AQI readings, and planning a Green Diwali campaign to mitigate air pollution in Mumbai.

Key Points

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced strict measures to combat rising air pollution in Mumbai, focusing on cracking down on construction dust.
  • Authorities will probe suspicious Air Quality Index (AQI) readings across various monitoring stations.
  • A 'Green Diwali' campaign is planned to raise awareness and promote eco-friendly celebrations to curb festival-related emissions.

Important Terms

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

The premier civic governing body responsible for the civic infrastructure, administration, and environmental compliance enforcement across the Mumbai metropolitan area.

UPSC context

MPSC Paper I/II (Governance and Urban Administration): Tests local self-government bodies, municipal acts, and urban disaster/pollution management in Maharashtra.

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Static Concepts Connected

Environment and Ecology

What are the 8 major pollutants tracked under India's National Air Quality Index (AQI)?

  • Eight Pollutants: Tracks PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb across various monitoring stations.
  • Index Scale: Classified into six categories from Good (0-50) to Severe (401-500) indicating health risks.
  • Origin & CPCB: Developed by CPCB in consultation with IIT Kanpur under the Swachh Bharat initiative.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Urban Governance and Municipal Pollution Control

    Urban air pollution intersects with the 74th Constitutional Amendment, testing municipal corporation powers under Schedule 12 to enforce environmental protection and public health measures.

AQI pollutant parameters (8 pollutants) and SAFAR framework frequently form matching-list questions in MPSC Prelims.

Linked PYQs · 2

Linked PYQs · 2

  • 2024MPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Government of India has established system of Air quality, Weather forecasting and Research (SAFAR) in which of the following four cities for research on air quality assessment, weather forecasting ?

  • 2020MPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Find out correct statements regarding Air Quality Index (AQI) in India. (a) It reports quality of air on a daily basis. (b) Higher the AQI value, greater the level of air pollution. (c) India follows 500 points scale. (d) Monitors record concentration of the major pollutants to calculate AQI. Answer Options :