Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde reviewed steps taken to control dust and air pollution in Mumbai on Tuesday. He directed the civic body to do cloud seeding if required.
The civic body has already approached a Dubai-based company, which has 100 per cent accuracy in cloud seeding and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed with it, Shinde said.
"The government and the civic corporation will do whatever they can to reduce Mumbai's pollution. The civic body has been directed to do cloud seeding if required," he said.
The CM was replying to queries by mediapersons at the Jogger's Park in suburban Bandra during his early morning inspection of various works undertaken in the city as a part of the dust and air pollution control measures.
Shinde reviewed various road and footpath cleaning and washing works undertaken as a part of dust control measures in some areas at Pedder Road, Bandra, Kalanagar, Milan Subway, Juhu and Santacruz.
The chief minister said he has directed the municipal commissioner to hire 1,000 tankers on rent and wash the city roads on alternate days. "If all the roads in Mumbai are washed on alternate days, dust will be greatly reduced and air pollution will also go down," he said.
A release from the Chief Minister's Office said he also inspected advanced machines used for the removal of dust on roadsides as well as fogger machines, and also gave necessary instructions to the civic personnel.
Chief Minister Shinde reiterated the government's provision of comprehensive facilities to sanitation workers across Mumbai's 46 settlements and praised their significant contribution to maintaining the city's cleanliness. He concluded the inspection by engaging with sanitation workers, sharing tea, and acknowledging their role.
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