Overview
- PCMC’s environment department sealed 11 RMC plants in Tathawade, Punawale, Pimple Nilakh, and Moshi for failing to meet air-pollution norms, according to officials.
- The MPCB provided a list of 30 units lacking adequate dust and emissions controls and directed the civic body to shut violators until they comply.
- Two detection squads are conducting field checks citywide as part of the activated Graded Response Action Plan for seasonal air-quality management.
- Inspectors found missing water-sprinkling systems, open-air mixing, and uncovered transport of sand and aggregates, along with inadequate noise controls.
- PCMC has ordered tarpaulin-covered transport, enclosed mixing, compliance with operating hours and noise limits, and warned that further closures will continue for non-compliance.