While the government has published circulars and instructions to reduce air pollution, an environmentalist in the city has started an initiative to monitor their compliance. Stalin D is collecting data on violations committed by those involved in construction operations in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The data will be submitted to the Bombay High Court (HC) in the coming days.

Environmentalist Stalin, who runs the NGO Vanashakti, said, “We want to show the scale of violations happening in MMR by reckless and careless construction activities. Citizens are the best watchdogs to spot violations. The HC has roped in the police, which will make it easier to tackle the menace of pollution. We will produce the evidence of violation before the HC to help it take stringent actions to improve the air quality in MMR.”