MPCB Shuts 4 Mumbai RMC Plants, Slaps Rs 1.87 Cr Fines Amid Pollution Crackdown

• Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) shut down four ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in Mumbai.
• MPCB initiated action against 37 units, recovering Rs 1.87 crore in penalties for air pollution violations.
• Special flying squads and inspection teams formed for Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to ensure compliance and take strict action.
• Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) suspended Bullet Train work in Bandra-Kurla complex due to non-compliance with anti-pollution norms.
• Bombay High Court criticized BMC for neglecting air pollution and warned against further construction permissions if the situation doesn't improve.

Why It Matters: MPCB intensifies crackdown on air pollution in Mumbai, shutting plants and imposing heavy fines, while High Court criticizes BMC.