Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Orders Action On Kanjurmarg Odour

06 May 2026 CW Team

Officials reported that the Kanjurmarg waste processing facility handles nearly 6,200 tonnes (t) of waste daily through landfilling, composting and segregation. They stated that around 190 million metric tonnes (190 mn t) of material have been processed at the site to date and that improved monitoring systems are required to track emissions and operational performance. The meeting noted the scale of operations and the impact on adjacent residential areas.

Shinde directed expansion of odour mitigation measures, including increased use of bio enzyme spraying, systematic soil layering, landfill gas management systems and misting technology, together with enhanced surveillance. He asked for the large scale plantation of bamboo within the premises to create a dense green buffer that can help absorb odour and improve local air quality. The deputy chief minister also instructed that activities generating strong odour, such as composting and refuse derived fuel production, be shifted at least 500 metres away from inhabited localities.

Long term action centred on immediate progress on a waste to energy project at Kanjurmarg, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation directed to examine technical options and expedite implementation so that waste can be converted into electricity and landfill burden reduced. The instructions responded to persistent complaints and sought to balance operational needs with public health protection. Officials were asked to report back with timelines and monitoring protocols to ensure effective execution.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered a series of strengthened measures to curb foul odour from the Kanjurmarg dumping ground following resident complaints. He chaired a high level review at Mantralaya and instructed urban development officials and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner to intensify odour control and monitoring. The directions emphasised compliance with Bombay High Court mandates on environmental safeguards and the need for coordinated oversight. Officials reported that the Kanjurmarg waste processing facility handles nearly 6,200 tonnes (t) of waste daily through landfilling, composting and segregation. They stated that around 190 million metric tonnes (190 mn t) of material have been processed at the site to date and that improved monitoring systems are required to track emissions and operational performance. The meeting noted the scale of operations and the impact on adjacent residential areas. Shinde directed expansion of odour mitigation measures, including increased use of bio enzyme spraying, systematic soil layering, landfill gas management systems and misting technology, together with enhanced surveillance. He asked for the large scale plantation of bamboo within the premises to create a dense green buffer that can help absorb odour and improve local air quality. The deputy chief minister also instructed that activities generating strong odour, such as composting and refuse derived fuel production, be shifted at least 500 metres away from inhabited localities. Long term action centred on immediate progress on a waste to energy project at Kanjurmarg, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation directed to examine technical options and expedite implementation so that waste can be converted into electricity and landfill burden reduced. The instructions responded to persistent complaints and sought to balance operational needs with public health protection. Officials were asked to report back with timelines and monitoring protocols to ensure effective execution.

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