Mumbai: BMC To Appoint NEERI For ₹3.01-Crore Study On Methane, Air Pollution At Kanjurmarg Dumping Ground
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: Following directions from the Bombay High Court (HC), the BMC body will be appointing the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to tackle foul odour, air pollution and recurring fire incidents at the Kanjurmarg dumping ground. NEERI will conduct a two-year scientific study to detect methane emissions from the site and assess air quality, odour…
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to engage the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) for a Rs 3.01 crore study on methane emissions and air pollution at the Kanjur dumping ground. This comes after directions from the Bombay High Court. The two-year scientific study aims to detect methane emissions, assess air quality, and identify odour levels and other pollutants in the surrounding areas.
NEERI will conduct the study using ground sensors, drone surveys, satellite imagery, and GIS-based mapping to pinpoint methane hotspots and gauge the extent of the issue. The project is divided into two parts: Rs 2.11 crore for methane emissions assessment and Rs 90 lakh for air pollution, odour, and volatile organic compounds (VOC) analysis.
The study will cover the pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons, enabling researchers to observe seasonal variations in methane emissions and assess the impact of weather conditions. In addition to the scientific examination, the BMC will install six to ten monitoring stations around the Kanjur facility to continuously monitor air quality and address the long-standing complaints of foul odours and poor air quality from nearby residents.
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