The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced significant budgetary allocations and interventions in its civic budget to enhance environmental sustainability and combat air pollution. With a focus on air quality improvement, clean energy adoption, climate resilience, waste management and biodiversity conservation, the initiative aims to transform Mumbai into a greener and healthier metropolis, BMC officials claimed.

A senior BMC official stated, “Stringent environmental policies and increased monitoring highlight our commitment to reducing pollution and fostering a cleaner city.” Experts have, however, emphasised the need for a data-driven, transparent and action-oriented approach by BMC to address Mumbai’s air quality and environmental challenges.