Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Mumbai BMC Passes Smart Turf Policy for 1,500 Facilities
Mumbai’s city government has approved a plan for rules covering private sports turfs.
These turfs include artificial-grass grounds and box-cricket facilities.
The plan is called the Advanced Smart Turf Policy.
It could cover more than 1,500 facilities.
A phone app called Khelo Mumbai may be used for registrations, bookings and payments.
The plan also suggests safer materials, roof nets and regular inspections.
Some residents have complained about late-night games, noise and bright lights.
Officials still need to prepare the detailed rules and obtain final approval.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation approved a resolution for an Advanced Smart Turf Policy.
The proposed policy would regulate more than 1,500 private artificial turfs and box-cricket grounds.
The Khelo Mumbai app could become mandatory for registrations, bookings, permissions and revenue transactions.
Proposed rules include safety inspections, operating-hour limits, noise controls, eco-friendly materials and roof nets.
A formal draft will be prepared and presented to the civic House for final approval.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation approved the resolution after it was moved by Bharatiya Janata Party corporator Tejinder Singh Tiwana.
- What
- The civic body approved a proposed Advanced Smart Turf Policy to regulate private artificial turfs and box-cricket grounds.
- When
- The resolution was reported as passed on August 21, 2026; the detailed draft is still pending.
- Where
- Across Mumbai.
- Why
- The policy is intended to address the rapid growth of private turfs, limited open recreational space, and complaints about late-night games, noise and powerful floodlights.
- Policy name
- Advanced Smart Turf Policy
- Approving body
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
- Facilities potentially covered
- More than 1,500 private artificial turfs
- Digital system
- The Khelo Mumbai app is proposed for registration, bookings, permissions and revenue transactions
- Proposed safeguards
- Restrictions on hazardous rubber crumbs, eco-friendly alternatives and roof nets
- Operating rules
- Proposed norms covering hours, noise, floodlights, traffic, fire safety and environmental compliance
- Next step
- A formal draft will be prepared and placed before the civic House for final approval
