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Shinde orders foul-odour activities shifted 500m from residential areas near Kanjurmarg dump
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed officials to relocate odour-generating activities at least 500 metres away from residential zones near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. He emphasized strict adherence to Bombay High Court guidelines and proposed large-scale bamboo plantations to curb the odour. The move follows a Bombay High Court warning that it could order the dump's closure over pollution and methane emissions.
Why It Matters
The directive aims to reduce residents' exposure to foul odours and pollution, reflecting ongoing judicial scrutiny of the dumping ground and the state government's response to environmental concerns.
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Shinde orders relocation of foul-odour generating activities 500 metres from residential areas near Kanjurmarg dump
April 29, 2026
During a Mantralaya meeting, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also heads the urban development department, directed officials to shift activities that generate foul odour at least 500 metres away from residential areas surrounding the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. He stressed that all Bombay High Court guidelines must be followed strictly and noted the need for large-scale bamboo plantations to develop a thick green belt to help control the odour spread. The directive appears in the context of a Bombay High Court warning that it could order the dump's closure due to pollution and hazardous methane emissions at the site.