Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Mumbai Committee Visits Kanjurmarg Dumping Ground
A high-level committee visited the Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai to see the pollution problems firsthand.
The court ordered this visit because the city has not been able to control the pollution.
The committee plans to use new technology from other countries to reduce the bad smells.
Residents are suffering from health issues and want a permanent solution.
The BMC is also working on a project to find out where pollution is coming from and how to warn people when the air is bad.
The court will hear more about this on December 22.
A high-level state committee visited the Kanjurmarg dumping ground to assess pollution and remedial measures.
The committee plans to introduce international technology to treat odour and pollution.
Residents demand a permanent solution to the health hazards caused by the dumping ground.
The BMC and ARAI are collaborating on a project to identify pollution sources and develop an early warning system.
The court will review the committee's blueprint on December 22.
- Who
- High-level state committee, BMC, residents, and petitioners
- What
- Inspection of Kanjurmarg dumping ground and development of pollution inventory
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned), next hearing on December 22
- Where
- Kanjurmarg, Mumbai
- Why
- To address pollution and health hazards from the dumping ground
- Location
- Kanjurmarg, Mumbai
- Committee Head
- Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
- Next Court Hearing
- December 22
- Technology Considered
- Singapore and Australia odour treatment
- Project Duration
- 3 years
- Project Partners
- BMC and ARAI
- Affected Areas
- Kanjurmarg, Bhandup, Vikhroli
