NMMC Enforces Stringent Air Quality Compliance: Nine Construction Sites Shuttered in Sanpada and Ghansoli

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has escalated its regulatory enforcement, ordering the immediate closure of nine construction sites in the Sanpada and Ghansoli localities for non-compliance with air pollution control norms. This action is part of a broader, sustained campaign initiated at the beginning of 2026 to mitigate the severe winter smog that has plagued the region. The current measures follow a significant enforcement operation on January 8, during which the civic body shuttered 19 construction sites citywide after the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded the critical threshold of 200, concurrently issuing formal notices to 42 other developers. This strategic crackdown underscores NMMC's commitment to enforcing environmental regulations and addressing public health concerns linked to deteriorating air quality. The targeted closures signal a rigorous approach to holding developers accountable, aiming to curb particulate emissions from construction activities—a major contributor to urban air pollution. The ongoing campaign reflects a proactive stance in urban environmental governance, setting a precedent for municipal authorities in metropolitan areas grappling with similar air quality challenges.