Pune PMC Directs Builders to Install Air Quality Monitors and LED Displays at Major Construction Sites Within 15 Days

Pune Municipal Corporation has mandated all large construction sites to install real‑time air quality sensors and LED displays within 15 days to combat rising pollution and improve dust control measures.

Pune | December 17, 2025: In a firm move to address worsening air pollution in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has directed builders engaged in large construction projects to install air quality monitoring sensors and LED display systems at their sites within the next 15 days. The order, issued by Additional Municipal Commissioner Prithviraj B. P., applies to all ongoing and upcoming residential and commercial construction projects with a built‑up area of 5,000 square metres or more, linking these systems to the PMC’s real‑time monitoring dashboard.

According to the directive, the LED displays will show live data on air quality levels particularly focusing on particulate matter such as PM2.5 and PM10  enabling site supervisors and engineers to take immediate corrective actions to reduce dust and emissions that contribute significantly to the city’s deteriorating air quality. Builders who fail to comply with the 15‑day deadline may face stop‑work notices, show‑cause orders and financial penalties, along with other legal actions as permitted under civic regulations

The initiative comes amid growing concerns over dust pollution from construction activities, which is a major contributor to poor air quality in urban areas. The PMC’s order follows a series of directives from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) aimed at tightening pollution control measures at construction sites, under provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act.

To ensure the reliability and effectiveness of the monitoring systems, the civic body has commissioned the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pashan, to recommend suitable sensor models through a co‑location study. Based on this study, the PMC has published a list of approved manufacturers and devices that builders must use. This list will be updated periodically to maintain technical standards and accuracy.

Alongside sensor installation, the PMC has reiterated that project proponents must follow a comprehensive mitigation checklist to reduce dust and airborne pollutants at construction sites. This checklist includes measures such as erecting high metal sheet barricades around site perimeters, covering structures with tarpaulins, regular water sprinkling and fogging, carrying out dust‑generating tasks in enclosed areas, and deploying smog guns during active work phases. Heavy vehicles must pass valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) tests, and tyre‑washing facilities must be installed at site exits to prevent dust from spreading onto public roads.

Environmental experts have welcomed the PMC’s directive, saying that real‑time air quality monitoring at construction sites can significantly improve responsiveness and accountability, encouraging builders to adopt cleaner practices and reduce public health risks from dust pollution. However, implementation and enforcement will be key to its success, critics say, stressing the need for regular audits and public transparency in reporting air quality data.

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