Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Mumbai Bakeries Miss Green Fuel Deadline, Citing High Costs
Mumbai bakeries in Mumbai are supposed to stop using dirty fuels like coal and wood, and switch to cleaner ones to help reduce air pollution.
The deadline was extended by the court, but many bakeries haven't made the change yet.
A big problem is that it costs a lot of money, about ₹10-20 lakhs, for each bakery to switch.
The government is working on the issue but has faced some delays.
The court is involved because bakeries that use coal/wood are a major source of air pollution in the city.
Mumbai bakeries face a deadline to switch from coal/wood to greener fuels.
The Bombay High Court extended the deadline to July 28, but many bakeries have not yet converted.
High transition costs (₹10-20 lakhs per bakery) are a major hurdle for small bakery owners.
The BMC has surveyed 592 bakeries; only 209 have switched to cleaner fuels.
The court previously criticized authorities for a casual approach to reducing Mumbai's air pollution.
- Who
- Mumbai bakeries, the Bombay High Court, and the BMC.
- What
- Bakeries in Mumbai are required to switch from using coal/wood to cleaner fuels.
- When
- The original deadline was July 8, but the court extended it to July 28.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To reduce air pollution in Mumbai.
Concerned Citizens
Bakery Owners
Air Quality
Concerned Citizens
Faster transition to clean fuel sources is crucial to reduce pollution.
Bakery Owners
Cost of transition is prohibitive for small business owners.
- Bakeries Yet to Transition
- 295
- Bakeries Surveyed
- 592
- Bakeries Using Cleaner Fuels
- 209
- Transition Cost Per Bakery
- ₹10-20 lakhs
- Court's Criticism
- Casual approach to curbing air pollution