BMC mandates air pollution monitoring at construction sites The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked for expressions of interest for sensors to monitor particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) at construction sites, with the data to be made available to the public. These sensors will help track air quality in real time and will be mandatory at all construction sites. This move aims to improve pollution monitoring and ensure compliance at both private and public projects in Mumbai. Builders support the plan but are concerned about increased costs and challenges in identifying pollution sources near multiple sites. The BMC will test…
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