Air Purifier Towers Could Soon be Installed in Mumbai, Similar to Delhi and Gurgaon

He directed Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal to make provision for the same in the BMC budget that is scheduled on February 4.

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A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office on Thursday said, “For pollution control and improving the air quality of Mumbai, BMC should take care that its budget makes provision for installing air purifier towers across the city, along the lines of Delhi, Gurugram and Lucknow. BMC should also take concrete measures to improve urban forestry, and a provision for the same must be made in the upcoming BMC budget.”

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Throughout January, Mumbai’s air quality has consistently been in the poor or very poor category. Mumbai on Thursday reported an overall AQI of 180, in the moderate category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily bulletin.

As per the experts, multiple factors including construction, traffic congestion, cooler temperatures and wind patterns are leading to poor air quality in Mumbai.