Pune: PMC Suspends 208 Construction Projects for Violating Pollution Control Norms
Pune, 7th March 2025: In a decisive move to tackle rising environmental concerns, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has ordered the suspension of 208 construction projects for failing to implement mandatory pollution control measures.
These projects were found violating regulations designed to curb dust pollution, such as covering sites with green nets, erecting high partitions, sprinkling water, and using dust-monitoring equipment.
Out of the total projects inspected, only 55 have complied with the guidelines and have been permitted to continue work. The remaining 200 non-compliant projects face further scrutiny, with PMC planning to file complaints against them with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). City Engineer Prashant Waghmare stressed the importance of adhering to pollution control norms, especially in light of the severe air pollution impacting Pune’s residents.
PMC has warned that strict action will be taken against projects that continue to ignore these directives, potentially leading to operational challenges and legal consequences.
