MPCB directs BMC to take action on the red soil in Shivaji Park

Mumbai: Persistent complaints from Shivaji Park residents in Dadar about dust pollution caused by red soil at the park have prompted the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to demand immediate action from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. MPCB directs BMC to take action on the red soil in Shivaji Park The red soil was spread across the ground in 2021 as part of a beautification project by BMC. “The dust is a significant health hazard for children and athletes, and the loose soil further contributes to air pollution,” said Prakash Belawade, a resident of Shivaji Park. MPCB has received several potential solutions, including removing the red soil, installing sprinklers, or adding stabilising agents to make the soil more suitable for park use.