Overview

• As of June 25, 221 of 574 functional bakeries have adopted eco-friendly fuels.
• BMC officials estimate only 75 of the 353 bakeries still using polluting fuels will meet the July 9 court deadline.
• Show-cause notices and possible closures are planned for bakeries that fail to comply with the Bombay High Court’s order.
• A proposed incentive scheme would split conversion costs between the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and the BMC, offering 50% subsidies.
• Traditional wood-fired ovens in densely populated areas contribute to about 6% of Mumbai’s air pollution.