MPCB 2016

MAHARASHTRA POLLUTION
CONTROL BOARD
ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17
by TECHNOGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

101, 202, Hem Opal, Plot No. 26, Ekta Park Society,
Wakadewadi, Pune 411003

Foreword
It gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of the Maharashtra
Pollution Control Board for the year 2016-17. This annual report is a tool
for providing wider information on activities carried out and services
provided by the MPCB. The information in this report should allow stakeholders, the community and
other public to assess how local authorities have performed during the year in relation to stewardship
of community assets, and the efficiency, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of operations. The annual
report links forecast performance with actual performance and compares forecast expectations to
actual results which subsequently feed into the next year’s forecast. The report therefore signals any
intended changed in direction, services, or actions based on an analysis of the current year’s
performance. For providing an analysis of performance, the MPCB possesses a set of appropriate
measures and robust systems to collect the results that are interpreted and translated into action plans.
For effective implementation of environmental legislations, the Board has taken various steps such as
fast clearance of Consents/Authorization, Joint Vigilance Sampling, Legal actions under sec. 33A of
Water Act and 31A of Air Act, environment improvement programs at religious places, conducting mass
awareness, augmenting frequency of monitoring of point sources, fugitive sources, area sources for air
and water, strengthening of laboratories, and development of infrastructure and decentralization of
powers at the level of subordinate offices. An attempt has been highlighted for maximum information
dissemination through website. With a view to provide ready information on the activities of MPCB,
this report presents the relevant and latest statistics about key indicators and parameters.
Dr. P. Anbalagan,
Member Secretary,
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. No. Chapter Pages
1. Introduction 1-2
2. Constitution of the Board 3-4
3. Meetings of the Board 5-11
4. Committees Constituted by the Board 12-14

Air & Water Quality Monitoring Network and Present Status of the
5. 15-61
Environment
Regional Environmental Problems & Control Measures taken in Respective
6. 62-63
Regions
7. Environmental Studies & Surveys 64-66
8. Environmental Training 67
9. Environmental Awareness & Public Participation 68-76
10. Implementation of Acts & Rules under Environmental Protection Act, 1986 77
11. Prosecutions Launched and Convictions Secured 78-79
12. Finance and Accounts 80
13. Important Matters dealt with by the Board 81-82
LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure 1A Organizational Structure 84
Annexure 1B Field Office Diagram 85
Annexure 2 Staff Strength as on 31/10/2017 86-87
Annexure 3 Details of Regional & Sub-Regional Offices with their Jurisdictions 88-92
Annexure 4 Region-wise Industry Statistics 93
Details of Training Programs Attended by MPCB Officials during year 94-99

Annexure 5
2016-17
Annexure 6 Finance and Accounts for the year 2016-17 100-102
1. INTRODUCTION
Maharashtra is one of the most industrialized and urbanized states of India. The State has an
impressive annual growth rate of seven percent over the past three years compared to 3.4 per cent
during 2000-01. The target of 8 percent annual growth rate has been set in the 10th Five Year Plan. All
major towns of Maharashtra are experiencing an unprecedented population growth and thereby
exerting a tremendous pressure on the urban infrastructure and civic amenities. About 42 per cent of
the State’s population is living in urban areas although the levels of urbanization are uneven across
regions and districts within the State. Both inter-state and intra-state migrations are responsible for
the enormous growth in urban population.
In order to deal with resource depletion and environmental degradation, prudent environmental
management is necessary in the State. Since environmental problems are diverse, their solutions have
to be region-specific. Preparation of Annual Reports is a timely step, initiated by the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India (GoI) and State Pollution
Control Boards (SPCBs) aimed at producing an informative account of the environmental conditions
so as to achieve sustainable growth in each state.
The Maharashtra State government, in 1981, adopted the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act 1974 and under this MPCB (Maharashtra Pollution Control Board) was established in the year
1981. MPCB implements a range of environmental legislations via its 12 ROs (Regional Offices) in the
State and functions under the administrative control of Environment Department, Government of
Maharashtra. The Organizational structure of the Board and information of Regional and Sub-regional
offices and staff strength are provided in Annexures 1A, 1B and 2.
The MPCB implements various environmental legislations in the State of Maharashtra, including
mainly the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Cess) Act, 1977 and some of the provisions under Environmental
(Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules framed there under such as, Biomedical Waste (M&H) Rules, 1998,
Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules, 2000 and Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) initiated the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
(NAAQM) Program in the year 1984 to get spatial and temporal variation of ambient air concentrations
for a wide range of pollutants that are considered relevant for evolving a strategic management plan.
AAQMS (Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations) are added periodically to expand the network of
monitoring stations. There are 74 active AAQMS, 60 under NAMP (National Ambient Monitoring
Program), 4 under SAMP (State Ambient Monitoring Program) and 10 under CAAQMS (Continuous
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring) which recorded the air quality of 25 cities in Maharashtra during the
year 2016-17.
The Board regularly monitors the water quality across 294 Water Quality Monitoring Stations (WQMS)
for surface water (176 on rivers, 36 on sea/creeks, 12 on drains, 4 dams) and ground water (29 bore
wells, 35 dug wells, 1 hand pump, 1 tube well) under the National Water Quality Monitoring Program
(NWMP) and the State Water Quality Monitoring Program (SWMP).
The CPCB has constituted a National Committee of Experts on Noise Pollution Control. The Committee
has recommended noise standards for ambient air and for automobiles, domestic appliances and
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construction equipment, which were later notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. In
order to assess ambient noise levels in the environment during a working and a non-working day,
MPCB has taken an initiative to carry out noise monitoring at 94 locations all over Maharashtra for
period of 2 days i.e. on 18th and 19th December, 2016 for 24 hours.
In the State of Maharashtra there are a total of 262 local bodies, comprising of 27 Municipal
Corporations out of which 24 Corporations have obtained authorization from MPCB for approved
sites. 11 Municipal Corporations have processing and disposal facilities for solid waste and the same
number of facilities is in operation. 62 Municipal Councils have partial processing and disposal
facilities.
To assess the pollution potential the Board regularly analyzes water samples, air samples and
hazardous waste samples in the Central Laboratory established at Navi Mumbai and seven Regional
Laboratories at Nagpur, Aurangabad, Pune, Nashik, Thane, Chiplun and Chandrapur.
As a part of common environmental infrastructure for environmental protection, Common Effluent

Treatment Plants (CETP) for treatment and disposal of industrial effluent, common facilities for
treatment and disposal of hazardous waste and common facilities for treatment and disposal of bio-
medical waste have been established across the State.
Through Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) the Board is computerizing its various
process and operations to maintain transparency with its constituents and to increase the overall
efficiency. The system is mainly designed for consent management, waste management, Cess
collection, laboratory management and financial management. For tracking hazardous waste, the
Board has also implemented a computer software program.
For creating general awareness among the people on environmental issues, the Board constantly
endeavors to conduct various awareness programs involving press, media, NGOs, artists and students
throughout the State. Efforts are also being made to create awareness to celebrate all festivals in an
eco-friendly manner.
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2. CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board comprises of Chairman, Members from the categories as
shown below and a full time Member Secretary, as Chief Executive Officer as per the Rules under
Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 notified by the State Government in 1983.
The composition of the Board is as under:
1. Chairman: (Part time or full time)

2. Representatives of the State Government (not exceeding five)
3. Representatives of local bodies (not exceeding five)
4. Representatives of companies or corporations of the State Government (two)
5. Members representing interests of agriculture, fishery or industry or trade (not exceeding three)
6. Member Secretary (full time)
Government of Maharashtra has powers under Section 4 of the Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974 to constitute Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). However, members
representing the local bodies (not exceeding five) and members representing interests of agriculture,
fishery, industry, trade or any other interest are not yet appointed as per the composition given under
the Act.
Table 2.1. Constitution of M.P.C. Board during 2016-17.

Mrs. Malini Shankar, IAS
Chairman, (Additional Charge)
Principal Secretary, Environment Department,
(from 28/05/2015 to 02/05/2016)
Government of Maharashtra
Mr. Satish Gavai, IAS

Chairman, (Additional Charge)
Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Department,
(From 02/05/2016 to 31/03/2017)
Government of Maharashtra,
Additional Chief Secretary

Public Health Department,
Member
Mantralaya, Mumbai
Principal Secretary-II
Urban Development Department,
Member
Mumbai
Principal Secretary
Water Supply and Sanitation,
Member
Mantralaya, Mumbai
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Secretary
Home (Transport) Department,
Member
Mantralaya, Mumbai
Chief Executive Officer

M.I.D.C., Mahakali Caves Road, Member
Andheri (E),Mumbai
Member Secretary (Technical)

Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Member
Express Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Dr. P. Anbalagan
Member Secretary
Member Secretary,
(from 07/01/2015)
M.P.C.B, Mumbai.
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3. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the year 2016-17, the 166th meeting of the Board was held on 20th August 2016. Major decisions
taken by the Board during this year are listed below.
 Strengthening of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring network by installing Continuous Automatic

Ambient Air Quality Stations (CAAQMS) at Mumbai.
During the reporting year, ambient air quality is monitored for 3 parameters manually, whereas the
National Ambient Air Quality standard – 2009 specifies 9 parameters which are possible only by setting
up CAAQMS. IITM SAFAR and MCGM jointly monitor 9 CAAQMS in Mumbai city at various places.
However, data is not being shared with government agencies. As per CPCB guidelines based on the
population density the minimum number of CAAQMS will be 14. To comply with revised air quality
standards, strengthening of ambient air quality by setting up CAAQMS is necessary.
The Board may install 10 CAAQMS in Mumbai city at selected locations as per CPCB guidelines. The
cost of Rs. 15 Crores towards installation of these stations is approved which can be made from Cess
Fund. The process of procurement will be followed by e-tendering. Chairman/Member Secretary of
the Board are authorized to take further action in this regard.
 Marriage Halls/Lawns and Clubs to be covered under the Consent Regime of MPC Board.
The Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT)-WZ, Pune has passed an order in the application No.
53/2015 filed by Mr. Vivek Dakane v/s MTDC & Others regarding Marriage Halls/Lawns and Clubs and
will be covered under the Consent Regime of MPC Board. In this regard, the Board has constituted a
committee for preparation of guidelines to comply with the Hon’ble NGT order and to decide whether
marriage halls/clubs/lawns should be brought under Consent Regime. The Committee has
recommended that Marriage halls/lawns/Club Houses shall be defined in two groups, Group A and
Group B.
The Board has considered the above proposal and principally agreed to the committee’s
recommendations for bringing marriage halls/lawns/club houses in Consent Regime of the Board.
Further, the Board has resolved that -
Marriage halls/lawns/club houses as defined in Group A are located in Municipal Corporation or “A”
class Municipal Council or MMRDA or PMRDA or CIDCO or NIT Nagpur or Cantonment Boards within
Corporation/“A” class Municipal Council or Cantonment Boards within the surroundings (within 5 km
radius from the boundary). Corporation or A class Municipal Council shall be brought under the
purview of consent management regime of the Board and they shall apply to the Board for obtaining
consent under Water Act and Air Act.
(In order to avoid ambiguity in calculation of the gathering capacity of a person, Standard Floor Space
Index (FSI) as defined by Public Works Department (PWD) and building code shall be used).
The marriage halls/lawns/club houses as defined in Group A located in B, C and D and Zilla Parishad,
Nagar Panchayat shall follow guidelines separately prepared by MPC Board which will be enforced
through concerned planning authorities.
Marriage halls/lawns/club houses as defined in the Group A located in Municipal Corporation or “A”
class Municipal Council or MMRDA or PMRDA or CIDCO or NIT Nagpur or Cantonment Boards within
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Corporation/“A” class Municipal Council or Cantonment Boards within surroundings (within 5 km
radius from the boundary), Corporation or A class Municipal Council B, C and D and Zilla Parishad,
Nagar Panchayat shall follow guidelines, separately prepared by MPC Board which will be enforced
through concerned planning authorities.
Member Secretary is authorised to take further necessary action.
 Furbishing of office premises at Udyog Bhavan, Chandrapur.

The Board had decided in its 161st Board meeting held on 21st January, 2014 to furbish the new office
premises at 1st floor, Udyog Bhavan, Chandrapur through MIDC on Term Deposit Contribution Basis
and approved estimate of Rs. 1,61,74,600/- (Rs. One crore sixty one lakhs seventy four thousand and
six hundred only).
As furbishing the premises through MIDC by completing all due procedures was time consuming and
it was not possible to complete the work before code of conduct for 2014 Assembly elections, the
Board has carried out essential arrangements at the cost of Rs. 14,68,554/- and shifted Regional Office
Chandrapur in new premises.
As per directions of authority the consulting architectural firm M/s Sushil Deshmukh & Associates has
submitted a revised plan and estimate of Rs. 2,15,35,370/- including 15% supervision and ETP charges
to be paid to MIDC. However MIDC has reduced these charges from 15% to 5% on request of Member
Secretary of the Board.
Considering the above facts the Board has approved the revised estimate of Rs. 1,98,87,990/- for
furbishing the newly purchased premises at 1st floor, Udyog Bhavan, Chandrapur. Chairman/Member
Secretary are empowered to take further decision in this regard.
 Installation of Continuous Automatic Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) under
CSR Fund from Central Public Sector Units (CPSUs).
CPCB’s proposal for installation of CAAQMS under CSR fund from CPSUs by BOOT system was placed
before the Board. MPC Board has noted the proposal and approved its participation in the CPCB
project “Setting up of CAAQMS in million-plus cities under BOOT mode from CSR fund of CPSU’s”. It
was also agreed to provide/extend all local support in association with CPCB for execution of this
project. The Board has also agreed to identify sites for installation of CAAQMS in million-plus cities as
identified by CPCB by providing electricity, lease line and other miscellaneous logistics for setting up
CAAQMS in the State. The Board has also agreed to take over these stations for operation and
maintenance after completion of BOOT contract period.
 Preparation of Action Plans to improve the ambient air quality in non-attainment cities in
Maharashtra and awarding project to IIT (B), Mumbai and NEERI.
In the 164th meeting of the Board based on TOR submitted by NEERI the action plan to be prepared
for implementation of ambient air quality in 10 non-attainment cities with respect to particulate
matter with cost ranging between 44 and 50 lakhs per city was approved. NEERI/IIT (B) has submitted
the detailed proposal for 10 non-attainment cities with respect to particulate matter.
Accordingly, work order was issued to IIT (B)/NEERI prescribing detailed TOR with short term and long
term action plan. The source apportionment study will be carried out in cities of Maharashtra namely,
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Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur at Rs. 75/- lakhs per city and Nashik, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur,
Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai and Solapur cities at Rs. 50/- lakhs per city.
The cost of project for 10 cities will be Rs. 225/- lakhs for Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur and Rs. 350/-
lakhs for Nashik, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai and Solapur with a
total cost of Rs. 575/- lakhs + taxes as applicable.
The Board noted the proposal and approved the revised project cost of Rs. 575/- lakhs + taxes as
applicable. Member Secretary, MPC Board is authorized to take suitable action in this matter. The
project cost will be made from Cess Fund.
 Installation of Real Time Noise monitoring stations in 7 cities.

CPCB has developed a systematic road map for monitoring of ambient noise in January, 2010. There
are 5 continuous ambient noise monitoring stations in Mumbai installed by CPCB. These stations
record real time noise levels and the data is transferred online to the central server at CPCB. In order
to extend the noise monitoring network in 7 cities namely Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Solapur, Kolhapur,
Andheri and Thane, it is proposed to install two noise monitoring stations in each of these cities.
After going through the proposal the Board principally agreed for installation of real time monitoring
stations at above 7 locations. The cost of Rs. 98 Lakhs (approximate) towards installation of these
stations is approved. Chairman and Member Secretary are authorized to take suitable decision in the
matter. The project cost will be extracted from Cess fund.
 Investment of surplus funds of MPCB.

Investments of the Board are made in the form of fixed deposits in nationalized banks, private sector
banks and development and financial institutions as per the guidelines in Government resolutions
dated 13 March, 2006 and 1st July, 2010 and as per decision made in the 155th Board meeting. The
Chief Accounts Officer of the Board explained the investments made in different financial institutions
as on 31st March, 2016. He also informed about the committee established for taking decisions in this
regard.
Hon’ble Chairman was of the opinion that Bank Managers should not be members of such a
committee. The Board may include Joint Director as one of the members in the committee and
Member Secretary will be fully empowered to make investments in all Banks irrespective of period of
investment. Hon’ble Chairman has suggested to not deposit in such banks which are not mentioned
in G.R. of Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 13/03/2006 and 27/10/2015 or
those which do not fulfill the conditions in the said G.R.
 Priority to applications for grant of Consents with respect to Government Projects, State
Importance Project, all Mega Projects declared by the Government, FDI Projects where MOU is
signed by State Government, All State/Central Government Projects, Strategic Projects viz.
Natural Gas, SRA, infra projects for the public such as MSRDC, CIDCO, and Airport.
The Board has noted the item note and decided to expedite applications for grant of Consent with
respect to Government Projects, State Importance Project, All Mega Projects declared by
Government, FDI Projects where MOU has been signed by State Government, All State/Central
Government projects, Strategic Projects such as Natural Gas, SRA, infra projects for the public such as
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MSRDC, CIDCO, and Airport irrespective of seniority. It was also decided to process the cases of all
HCEs, sewage treatment plans of urban local bodies, and all common treatment facilities on priority.
 Allow for third party certifications instead of Departmental inspections under all Labor and
Environment/Pollution laws for medium risk industries.
The Board has resolved to allow third party inspections of medium risk firms i.e. large and medium
scale of “Orange” category industries through IIT/NEERI to the extent of 25% to 50%. Individual
industries will have to bear the expenses incurred towards inspection and monitoring by IIT/NEERI. In
case any violation is observed during inspections by IIT/NEERI, appropriate action will be initiated
against defaulting industries as provided under the Water (P & CP) Act, 1974, Air (P & CP) Act, 1981
and Hazardous Waste Management Rule 1989 with Amendments from time to time.
 “Ease of doing Business & Make in India initiatives” by reduction in time span of Consent
management; uploading visit report on website within 48 hours; accepting online Consent
application; implementing Auto-Renewal Scheme for all remaining Red, Orange & Green
category industries based on Self Certification; implementing simplified consent application
form for Green Category industries; granting renewal of Consent to Operate for a minimum
period for five years for Large/Medium scale and a minimum period of three years for Small
scale industries excluding sugar industries; and introduction of “Randomized Risk Based
Inspection & Sampling” procedure through software based tool.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, towards implementation of “Ease of doing business and make
in India initiative” has taken various steps such as reduction in time span of Consent management,
uploading visit report on website within 48 hours, accepting online Consent application, implementing
Auto-Renewal Scheme for all remaining Red, Orange & Green category industries based on Self
Certification, implementing simplified consent application form for Green category industry, granting
renewal of Consent to Operate for a minimum period for five years for large/medium scale and a
minimum period of Three Years for Small scale industries excluding sugar industries, and introduction
of “Randomized Risk Based Inspection & Sampling” procedure through software based tool. A circular
has been issued on 15/06/2015 for compliance to be made under “Ease of doing business and Make
in India initiative” and has been made effective from 1st July, 2015. A note in this respect was
circulated among Hon’ble Members of the Board for perusal. The Board has noted these steps and
directed Board office to monitor the implementation and submit quarterly report about the same to
Member-Secretary for further decision.
 Allocation of Cess fund for GEF-UNIDO funded MoEF&CC project entitled “Environmental Sound
Management of Medical Waste in India”’ and reluctance of Public Health Department, Govt. of
Maharashtra to release the same.
The State of Maharashtra has confirmed its participation in the GEF-UNIDO funded MoEF&CC project
entitled “Environmentally Sound Management of Medical Waste in India” with an aim to reduce and
ultimately eliminate persistent organic pollutants (dioxin and furans) and also to reduce related
pollution problems of air, water, soil and sediment. This project is being implemented in five states of
India for five years. The total cost towards this project is US $40 million of which US $10 million will
be financed by Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and remaining US $30 million will have to be raised
through co-financing.
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In the meeting held on 14th March, 2013 under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, GoM, a co-finance
contribution of Rs. 2 Crores in cash every year for a period of five years was committed by Public
Health Department, GoM. MPCB Board has been identified as Nodal agency by MoEF&CC for
implementation of the project.
As per terms of agreement, the State Project Steering Committee (SPSC), under Chairmanship of
Principal Secretary, Dept. of Environment., GoM has been constituted to supervise implementation of
the project and MPCB has constituted a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) under the
Chairmanship of Member Secretary, MPCB.
Despite repeated persuasions the Public Health Dept. has not released co-finance to SPMU till date.
The Board has accorded its approval for allocation of Rs. 2 Crores initially for one year from Cess fund
to be released to SPMU with a condition that the amount should be claimed from Public Health Dept.,
Govt. of Maharashtra in due course and the balance fund be raised by Public Health Dept., Govt. of
Maharashtra only to ensure time bound progress of project as agreed in terms of reference of contract
between UNIDO and MPCB. For utilization of the amount, necessary procedure should be followed.
 Use of remote sensing and GIS (Geographical Information System) for pollution control and
monitoring of water bodies and rivers in Maharashtra.
Creation of an effective and financially sustainable system for data collection, assessment and
dissemination or decision making at various levels using information and communication technology
is one of the major challenges for any organization. MPC Board is implementing various environmental
legislations in the State of Maharashtra, mainly including Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1974 Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Cess) Act, 1977 and some of the
provisions under Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules framed there under such as Bio
Medical Waste (M&H) Rules, 1998 Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules, 2000, Municipal Solid Waste Rules,
2000 etc. Realizing the potential of using remote sensing and GIS technologies for pollution control,
MPCB approached MRSAC to work out areas in which the geo-spatial technology can be used. Further
mapping of all the water bodies excluding those in forest area is required to be taken up so as monitor
their water quality. Similarly multiple agencies are involved and there is a likelihood of missing water
bodies for monitoring which are of serious concern as drinking water sources. On the basis of available
data/information with the Board, MRSAC will start work related to mapping and program
development.
The Board resolved that since the Water Act specifically provides maintaining the wholesomeness of
State water bodies and carrying out the State Water Quality Monitoring Program (SWQMP) and the
National Water Quality Monitoring Program (NWQMP) with a view to have representative and real
time monitoring data with reference to specific locations, it is high time to develop GIS based program
module to compile essential information. Similarly multiple agencies are involved in monitoring of
surface water and ground water and the details are not available at a glance. The data generated could
also be made available through MRSAC software. The Board further decided that since MRSAC is the
only body of Govt. of Maharashtra undertaking the development of such software, the work of above
development of software is decided to award to the MRSAC and the Board approved to avail the
services of MRSAC. The Board approved Rs. 48 Lakhs for this project and authorized Member Secretary
to issue appropriate work order to MRSAC including signing of MoU/Agreement as may be necessary
on his behalf including making payment.
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During the year 2016-17, the 167th meeting of the Board was held on 15th December, 2016. Major
decisions taken by the Board during this meeting are listed below.
 Noise Mapping in major cities in 27 corporations of Maharashtra as per Hon’ble High Court,
Mumbai directions.
Noise mapping of major cities in Maharashtra and identification of sources of noise pollution is carried
out, which helps all concerned authorities to discharge their duties under Sub-Rule (4) of 3 of Noise
Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000. Further, to comply with the directions of Hon’ble High
Court Mumbai, the Board has requested CSIR – NEERI, Nagpur to submit a proposal for conducting the
study and preparation of noise mapping of major cities in Maharashtra covering 27 Corporations.
NEERI has developed a noise simulation software to simulate the noise scenario in the cities. To
mitigate noise pollution in major cities, the Board has issued directions to all Municipal
Commissioners.
The Board has noted the agenda item and approved the proposal entitled “Noise Mapping in Major
Cities covering 27 Corporations’ at the cost of Rs. 170.77 Lacs (taxes extra) submitted by NEERI,
Nagpur. Chairman/Member Secretary of the Board were authorized to take further decision in the
matter to comply with the directions of Hon’ble High Court, Mumbai in stipulated time period. The
expenditure will be from Cess fund.
 Preparation of action plans to improve the ambient air quality in 10 non-attainment cities in
Maharashtra and awarding Project to IIT (B), Mumbai and NEERI.
A proposal with respect to the above subject was discussed in the 166th meeting of the Board held on
06/09/2016 for conducting the source apportionment study for 10 non-attainment cities through
NEERI and IIT(B) and the same was approved. The cost of the project is Rs. 5.75 Crores. + taxes as
applicable. This also includes the cost of equipment and instruments to be purchased by IIT (B) costing
about Rs. 1.40 Crores. Therefore the Board requested IIT (B) to return all the instruments after
completion of the project. However as per IIT (B) norms it was conveyed that equipment/instruments
purchased in any such projects will be retained with IIT (B) as R & D infrastructure. However IIT (B)
agreed to waive overhead costs on equipment/instruments as a special case. This was approved by
the Board and decided to make the instruments available whenever required. The project cost of Rs.
5.75 Crores. + taxes as applicable as approved in 166th Board meeting will remain unchanged.
The Board noted the above proposal and approved the modality submitted by IIT (B) vide their letter
dated: 29/11/2016. Chairman/Member Secretary were authorized to initiate further action on this
matter.
 Financial budget of MPC Board for the year 2017-18

For the Financial year 2017-18 the expected income is Rs. 343.73 Crores of which consent fees will be
Rs. 170.86 Crores, interest on deposits will be Rs. 100 Crores, Water Cess receipts will be Rs. 40 Crores,
analysis charges will be Rs. 17.81 Crores, and income from other sources will be around Rs. 15.06
Crores. The expected expenditure of Rs. 208.47 Crores to be incurred includes capital expenditure of
Rs. 29.30 Crores, revenue expenditure of Rs. 90.38 Crores, and the expenditure on projects and plans
for Rs. 88.79 Crores.
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The Board noted and approved the budget for financial year 2017-18. From the Cess amount collected
during 2017-18, it will be ensured that 50% of the amount is spent on establishment, 40% on various
pollution control projects and 3% on I.T. and e-governance.
 Exemption towards obtaining Environmental Clearance for change in product mix based on ‘no
increase in pollution load’ as per amendment to EIA Notification No. S.O. 3581(E) dated 23rd
November 2016.
It is resolved that the Board may adopt the EIA Notification No. S.O. 3518(E) dated 23rd November
2016 henceforth for exemption towards obtaining Environmental Clearance for change in product mix
based on ‘no increase in pollution load’ by charging consent fees towards Consent to Establish and
issuing amendment commensurate with existing consent validity. The Board approved for
appointment of Technical Committee members comprising of Officers from MPCB, CPCB and four
experts from academic/research institutions as per the notification. The Member Secretary of the
Board is authorized for empanelment of environmental auditors/institutions or to adopt the
empaneled environmental auditors/institutions by CPCB/MOEF&CC as a stop gap arrangement and to
create a small cell within MPCB to handle the work relating to exemption from EC based on ‘no
increase in pollution load’.
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4. COMMITTEES CONSTITUTED BY THE BOARD
With a view to have smooth functioning of the Board, as provided under Section 9 of the Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and Section 11 of the Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution Act 1981; the Board has constituted various committees for efficient and effective
implementation of Acts and Rules. During the year 2016-17, the following committees were in
existence.
4.1. Consent Appraisal Committee (CAC)
During the reporting year, Consent Appraisal Committee comprised of the following members:
1. Chairman, MPC Board, Mumbai Chairman

2. Secretary, Home (Transport) Department, Mumbai Member
3. Technical Advisor, MIDC, Mumbai Member
4. Member Secretary, MPCB, Mumbai Member Secretary
5. Scientist & Head, NEERI, Mumbai Special Invitee
 Terms of Reference
The CAC considers the applications for consents/authorizations under Water (P & CP) Act, 1974, Air (P
& CP) Act, 1981 and Hazardous Wastes (M & H) Rules, 1989 as under;
'RED' Category: Projects with capital investment above Rs. 75 Crores.

'ORANGE' Category: Projects with capital investment above Rs. 750 Crores.
'GREEN' Category: All Projects beyond Rs. 2000 Crores / All Municipal Corporations.
There were 12 meetings of the Consent Appraisal Committee held during the year 2016-17 wherein
1135 CAC applications were discussed and 654 cases were granted.
4.2. Appellate Committee
The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act 1977 was enacted by the Parliament on
December 7, 1977. The main object of the Act is to levy and collect Cess on water consumed by persons
carrying on certain industries and by local authorities and to augment the resources of Central
Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards.
The Act provides for Constitution of Appellate Authority comprising of Chairman (Chairman of the
Board) and two members to be nominated by the Chairman from amongst the Board Members. The
Appellate Authority is empowered to entertain appeal against the order of assessment of order
imposing penalty. The Appellants are required to prefer an appeal within 30 days.
Accordingly, Appellate Authority has been reconstituted vide order No. E-319/2006 dated 08/12/2006
to hear an appeal. 24 Appeals were pending before the Appellate Authority since 1992. Out of 84
appeals and 24 appeals are pending for final hearing. During the year, 24 fresh appeals have been
filed. The Appellate Committee constituted is comprised of the following members:
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1. Chairman, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Chairman
Chief Executive Officer,
2. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Member
Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093
Member-Secretary (Technical)
3. Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Member
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021
4.3. Consent Committee (CC)
The Consent Committee comprises of the following members:
Member Secretary,
1. Chairman
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Water Pollution Abatement Engineer,
2. Member
Air Pollution Abatement Engineer,
3. Member
Assistant Secretary (Technical),
4. Member
Water Pollution Abatement Engineer,
5. Member
 Terms of Reference
The Consent Committee considers applications for consent/ authorization under water (P&CP) Act.
1974, Air (P & CP) Act, 1981 and Hazardous Wastes (M & H) Rules, 1989 as under;
‘RED’ Category : Projects with capital investment above Rs. 25 Crores and up to Rs. 75 Crores.
‘ORANGE’ Category : Projects with capital investment above Rs. 250 Crores and up to Rs. 750
Crores.
‘GREEN’ Category : Projects with capital investment above Rs. 1000 Crores and up to Rs. 2000
Crores
'Infrastructure Project’: Project with capital investment above Rs. 25 Crores and up to Rs. 350 Crores.
There were 10 meetings of the Consent Committee held during the year 2016-17 and a total of 951
applications were discussed and 659 were disposed off. Now, Consent Committee is following the
same strategy used by the Consent Appraisal Committee for achieving zero pendency and compliance
of consent condition. 292 applications are not approved.
4.4. Committee for issuance of Grant/Renewal of Authorization of Industrial Units possessing

environmentally sound management facilities for reprocessing/recycling and Actual Users/co-
processing/Utilizations of the Hazardous Waste and recycling of electronic waste (e-waste).
In view of the newly notified Waste Rules, 2016 mentioned above, a committee consisting of the
following members has been constituted to examine the proposals/applications received for grant of
authorizations under the Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2016 and E-Waste (Management) Rule, 2016 in the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
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Shri. R.K. Garg,
1. Former Managing Director, Indian Rare Earths Ltd., 4, Vikram Jyoti, Chairman
Deonar, Mumbai-400088
Scientist -1 or 2,
2. Member
Environment Department, Goverment of Maharashtra, Mumbai-400 032
Shri. M. M. Kulkarni,
3. Member
Director, National Safety Council
Assistant Secretary (Technical),
4. Member
Member
5. Regional Officer (HQ), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Convener
4.5. Committee for deciding guidelines for issuance of registrations to producers or brand owners.
A committee consisting of the following members has been constituted to decide guidelines and line
of action for issuance of registrations and to recommend the authority to grant registrations under
Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 in the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
1. Joint Director (WPC), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Chairman

Representative of ITC, Mumbai – Prof. Shashank Mhaske, HOD, Polymer,
2. Member
ICT, Mumbai
3. Representative of Environment Department, GoM Member
4. Representative of Urban Development Department, GoM Member
Member
5. Regional Officer (HQ), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Convener
4.6. Constitution of Committee for scrutiny of authorization for all Corporations/Councils as per
Municipal Solid Waste (M&H) Rules, 2000.
The Board receives applications for authorization from various local bodies. These applications have
to be scrutinized and processed for grant of authorization. The Board has now decided in the Consent
Appraisal Committee meeting held on 04/12/2013 to constitute a committee for scrutiny of
applications for authorization of Municipal Corporations/Councils and to make suitable
recommendations to Consent Committee. The following committee is hereby situated for effective
implementation of MSW (M&H) Rules, 2000.
Shri. P.K. Mirashe,

1. Chairman
Assistant Secretary (Tech.) Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Shri. D.T. Devale,
2. Expert Member
Ex. Sr. Law Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Dr. Sneha Palnitkar or Representative,
3. Expert Member
All India Institute of local Self Government
Shri. Bhalchandra P. Patil,
4. Expert Member
Ex. Dy. Municipal Commissioner, MCGM
Shri. S. K. Purkar,
5. Member
Law Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Member
6 Regional Officer (HQ), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
Convener
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5. AIR & WATER QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK AND PRESENT STATUS OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
High levels of indoor and ambient air pollution, particularly in urban areas are a serious issue in the
country. At times, indoor air pollution levels, within homes and work places, could be more than the
ambient levels. Though gaseous pollutants are not very harmful, the high emission levels of suspended
and respirable particulate matter cause various health hazards. Several studies conducted in the rural
and urban poor areas where low quality fuels such as coal, wood etc. are used for cooking and other
household activities have indicated the presence of high levels of harmful pollutants in the domestic
environment. At the same time, industries and various modes of transportation are major man-made
sources of ambient air pollution.
Monitoring results show that air pollution in residential areas is mostly moderate. In terms of
respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) levels which are also responsible for health damages,
Maharashtra’s towns are better than northern cities like Delhi, Calcutta and Ahmedabad, but worse
than southern cities like Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. To reduce ambient air pollution,
particularly in urban areas, improvement in transport infrastructure, especially roads, improved
vehicle design, alternate clean fuels and better traffic management are required. Source identification
and source apportionment exercises to find out the qualitative and quantitative contribution of
various sources are needed. Indoor air pollution could be reduced by facilitating access to clean fuels
and electricity in rural areas, reducing the cost of energy supplied to low-income households,
promotion of renewable energy systems such as biogas, solar water heaters and other systems.
The quantity of inland water resources in Maharashtra is about 3.39 lakh ha, which accounts for only
4.93% of the total inland water resources in the country. Since the State has more than 9% of the
country’s population, it indicates that the per capita water availability in the State is lower than the
national average. Rivers and lakes are the main sources of surface water in the State. The water flow
of two major river basins (Krishna and Godavari) in the State is below the national average. While the
average annual surface water potential for an Indian river is 1869 km3/year, it is only 110.54 km3/year
for the Godavari basin and 78.12 km3/year for the Krishna basin. With respect to the basin-wise ground
water potential, total water resources which can be replenished are 40.65 km3/year for Godavari and
26.41 km3/year for Krishna.
Water demand for various consumptive uses, such as drinking, agriculture and industries from
groundwater and surface water resources is higher than the availability. Distribution of rainfall is
highly uneven in the State and in many areas the soil conditions and topography are unfavorable to
groundwater recharge through percolation. Further, over-use and misuse of resources is responsible
for water scarcity. Wide disparities exist in sanitation facilities in urban and rural areas. Thus, meeting
the increased needs for water supply and sanitation facilities is a challenge for authorities.
5.1. Monitoring Network and Region-wise Air Quality in Maharashtra.

Although a number of physical activities (volcanoes, fire, etc.) may release different pollutants in the
environment, anthropogenic activities are the major cause of environmental air pollution. Hazardous
chemicals can escape to the environment by accident, but a number of air pollutants are released
from industrial facilities and other activities and may cause adverse effects on human health and the
environment.
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Four major factors affect air quality, viz. urban expansion and industrialization, increase in traffic and
subsequent rise in vehicular emissions, a rapidly developing economy, and increasing levels of energy
consumption. In the State of Maharashtra, areas under industrial and residential use have undergone
development in an unplanned fashion, which has contributed to issues caused by air pollution. Also,
in urban areas, vehicular pollution contributes to air pollution significantly. Volatile organic
compounds, suspended particulate matter, oxides of sulphur and nitrogen, and carbon monoxide are
some pollutants released by automobiles which negatively affect air quality and the surrounding
environment. Other anthropogenic sources such as construction of infrastructure, combustion of
fossil fuels, coal, wood and dry grass are also responsible for affecting air quality in conjunction with
residential and commercial activities.
Known effects of air pollution on humans include diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular
systems. Congestion, wheezing, cough, difficulty in breathing are some symptoms of these chronic
health issues caused due to poor air quality and may aggravate with prolonged exposure to polluted
air.
Under MPCB’s Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) program, there are 74 operational stations for
air quality monitoring across 12 regions in Maharashtra. These air quality monitoring stations are
operated by independent institutes which report to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). There
are 4 stations across Maharashtra under the State Air Monitoring Program (SAMP) and 60 under the
National Air Monitoring program (NAMP). Ten Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
(CAAQMS) are in operation to monitor the ambient air continuously for parameters which include
NOx, SO2 and RSPM. MPCB-RO (Regional Office) wise tally of AAQMS operating in the year 2016-17 is
presented in Table 5.1.
Figure 5.1. Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring Station at Mahape, Navi Mumbai.
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Table 5.1. MPCB RO Wise Tally of Active AAQMS (2016-17).
Program Type
MPCB RO Total
CAAQMS NAMP SAMP
Amaravati - 6 - 6
Aurangabad 1 11 - 12
Chandrapur 1 6 - 7
Kalyan 1 5 4 10
Kolhapur - 6 - 6
Mumbai 2 - - 2
Nagpur 1 4 - 5
Nashik 1 7 - 8
Navi Mumbai 1 5 - 6
Pune 2 6 - 8
Raigad - 1 - 1
Thane - 3 - 3
Grand Total 10 60 4 74
Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool for effective communication on the status of the air quality to people.
AQI transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single index value which is easy to
understand. The categories of AQI are usually expressed in terms of the air quality being Good, Bad,
Poor or Very Poor based on the concentrations of various pollutants and their health impacts at
various concentrations. AQI is useful for reporting daily air quality and to gauge the pollution load.
Most of the AQI developed by various agencies are within a range of 0 to 500 and higher value of AQI
indicates a high level of pollution. Depending upon ‘doses of exposure’ AQI is further divided into
different classes of AQI, which present different health concerns. To make it easy to understand, the
categories of AQI are assigned color codes. Various international environmental agencies such as US-
EPA have developed their own set of mathematical algorithms to determine AQI, which are based on
human exposure dose of air pollutants.
Air quality in the State is assessed through routine and specific monitoring. In order to assess the
ambient air quality with respect to criteria pollutants as per National Ambient Air Quality standards,
data has been collected for the year 2016-17. The data is analyzed for SO2, NOX and particulate matter
(PM10) or respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM). The locations under different class areas
like industrial, residential and commercial were monitored region-wise and the observations have
been made using NAAQM standards as represented in following sections.
5.1.1. Mumbai
There are two Ambient Air Monitoring Stations installed under CAAQMS in this region. 542 samples
were analyzed to assess the quality of ambient air which included two different residential locations
at Sion and Bandra. The annual average concentration of all the parameters analyzed at all locations
is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2 it is evident that annual average concentration of SO2 is within the prescribed limit of
NAAQM standards. However NOX concentration at Sion and PM10 concentrations recorded at both
locations are not within the prescribed limits. Heavy traffic may be the reason for higher NOX and PM10
concentrations. Details of annual average statistical data recorded throughout the year are
represented in Table 5.2.
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Table 5.2. Statistical Monitoring of Annual Average Air Quality in Mumbai Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Sion 8 83 152
Bandra 13 40 124
From Table 5.2. it is observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 8 µg/m3 was found at Sion whereas
a maximum of 13 was found at Bandra. Minimum NOx concentration of 40 µg/m3 was found at Bandra
and maximum of 83 µg/m3 was found at Sion. A maximum PM10 concentration of 152 µg/m3 PM10 was
found at Sion, whereas minimum concentration of 124 µg/m3 was found at Bandra.
5.1.2. Navi Mumbai

There is one Ambient Air Monitoring Station installed under Continuous Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring (CAAQM) and 5 are installed under National Air Quality Monitoring Program (NAMP) in
this region. 594 Samples were analyzed under CAAQMS and 281 under NAMP to assess the quality of
ambient air at 6 different locations. The average annual concentration of all the parameters analyzed
at all locations is represented in Figure 5.2.
From Figure 5.2 it is observed that the average annual concentration of particulate matter exceeds
the limits except at one location i.e. Airoli. SO2 concentration is well within the prescribed standard at
all locations whereas concentration of NOX is within the limits only at Airoli. Heavy traffic near sampling
station might be the reason for higher concentration of pollutants. The detailed annual average
statistical data recorded throughout the year is represented in Table 5.3.
Table 5.3. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Navi Mumbai Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Rabale 20 44 108
Nerul - DY Patil 18 41 97
Mahape, MPCB-Nirmal Bhavan 21 46 95
Airoli 26 39 42
Kharghar - CIDCO Nodal Office 18 45 90
Taloja - MIDC Building 21 47 113
From Table 5.3., it is observed that minimum SO2 of 18 µg/m3 was found at Dr. D.Y. Patil College Nerul
and Kharghar – CIDCO Nodal Office. Minimum NOx concentration of 39 µg/m3 was found at Airoli.
Maximum SO2 concentration of 26 µg/m3 was found at Airoli and maximum NOX concentration of 47
µg/m3 was found at Taloja - MIDC Building. The minimum PM10 concentration of 42 µg/m3 was found
at Airoli and the maximum concentration of 113 µg/m3 was found at Taloja - MIDC Building.
5.1.3. Raigad
In this region ambient air quality is analyzed under the National Air Quality Monitoring Program
(NAMP). There is one Ambient Air Monitoring Station installed under NAMP and 307 observations
were recorded at one location. The average annual concentration of parameters observed throughout
the year 2016-17 at this location is presented in Table 5.4., and from the table it is evident that NOX
and PM10 concentrations exceed the limit of 40 and 60 µg/m3 respectively. From Figure 5.2 it can be
observed that the average annual concentrations of particulate matter and NOX exceed the limits at
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Panvel Water Supply Plant. The SO2 concentration is well within the prescribed standards at all
stations.
Table 5.4. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Raigad Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Panvel Water Supply Plant 19 49 112
5.1.4. Thane
There are three Ambient Air Monitoring Stations installed under National Air Quality Monitoring
Program (NAMP) in this region. 899 observations were recorded from residential, industrial and rural
areas, the results of which are represented in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 represents that SO2 concentrations at all locations are within the prescribed limits whereas
the NOX and PM10 concentrations at all locations are above the standards of 40 µg/m3 and 60 µg/m3
respectively. Details of annual average statistical data recorded at this station are represented in Table
5.5.
Table 5.5. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Thane Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Kopri 18 59 117
Naupada 19 61 108
Balkum/Glaxo 15 52 122
From Table 5.5. it is evident that minimum SO2 and NOX concentrations of 15 µg/m3 and 52 µg/m3 and
were found at Balkum/Glaxo at Thane. Minimum PM10 concentration of 108 µg/m3 was found at
Naupada. Maximum SO2 concentration of 19 µg/m3 and maximum NOX concentration of 61 µg/m3
were found at Naupada, and maximum PM10 concentration of 122 µg/m3 was recorded Balkum/Glaxo
at Thane.
5.1.5. Kalyan
There are four stations installed under SAMP, 5 under NAMP and one under CAAQMS in this region.
81 samples were analyzed at 10 different locations in rural and industrial areas. The average annual
concentration observed is represented in Figure 5.2.
It is observed from Figure 5.2 that only SO2 concentrations are within the limit at all locations whereas
particulate matter concentrations are beyond the limit at all locations. NOx concentrations are beyond
the prescribed standards at all locations except Dombivali CAAQMS. Details of average annual
concentration of sampling are statistically represented in Table 5.6.
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160 LRT Commerce College Nagpur
120 Old B. J. Market Girna Water Tank Amaravati 120 IOE North Ambazari road MIDC Office, Hingna Road
Concentration (µg/m3)
MIDC Water Works - Akola
140
100 Govt Polytechnic College, Sadar Civil lines Nagpur
100 MIDC Jalgaon RTO Colony Akola- College of Engg & Technology
Nashik 120 80 Nagpur CAAQMS
80 MIDC Satpur - VIP NMC Nashik Raj Kamal Chowk
100 60
Govt. College of Engineering
60 SRO Office Nashik Nashik CAAQMS 80 40
Godhadiwala Private Limited
40 60 20
40 0
20 Ghuggus
20 300 Average SO2 MIDC Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
Chandrapur
0 (µg/m3)
0 250 Chandrapur SRO MPCB
Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3) Tadali MIDC Chandrapur
140 Kopri
(µg/m3) Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3) 200 Ballarshah
(µg/m3)
120 Naupada 150 Rajura

Balkum/Glaxo
Thane Chandrapur CAAQMS
100 100
80
50
60
40 0
20 Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
0 (µg/m3)
Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3)
(µg/m3) 180 SBES College Collector Office, Aurangabad
Aurangabad
160 C.A.D.A. Office Aurangabad CAAQMS
140 Jalna-Bachat Bhavan Jalna-Krishnadhan Seeds Ltd.
200 Bandra Mumbai MIDC Water Works - Latur Shyam Nagar - Kshewraj Vidyalaya
120
Concentration
150 Sion Ganj Golai - Siddheshwar Bank Ganeshnagar

(µg/m3)
100
100 Mutha Chowk Industrial Area CIDCO
80
50 60
0 40
Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 20
(µg/m3) (µg/m3)
0
Rabale (µg/m3)
120 Nerul - DY Patil
Mahape, MPCB-Nirmal Bhavan
100 Airoli Navi Mumbai Bhosari Nal Stop

140 Pune
80 Kharghar - CIDCO Nodal Office Swargate, Pune Pimpri-Chinchwad - BOB Building
Taloja - MIDC Building 120 Karve Road - CAAQMS WIT Campus
60 100 Saat Rasta- Chithale Clinic Solapur
40 80
20 60
40
0 Shivaji University Campus
Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3) 140 20
Ambernath Badlapur - BIWA House Kalyan Ruikar Trust
140 (µg/m3) 0
I.G.M. Hospital Prematai Hall 120 Mahadwar Road Kolhapur
120
Dombivali MIDC Office Dombivali

100 Terrace of SRO-Sangli, Udyog Bhavan 120 Panvel Water Supply
(µg/m3)
100 Dombivali CAAQMS MPCB RO Kalyan office Raigad
Sangli-Miraj Primary Municipal school Plant
Smt. CHM College Campus Powai Chowk 80 100
80 Krishna Valley school
80
60 60
60
40 40
40
20
20
20
0
Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3) 0 0
(µg/m3) Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10 (µg/m3) Average SO2 Average NOx (µg/m3) Average PM10
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
Figure 5.2. Air monitoring results in regions in Maharashtra during 2016-17
Table 5.6. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Kalyan Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Ambernath 26 71 123
Badlapur - BIWA House 25 68 120
I.G.M. Hospital 33 45 71
Prematai Hall 33 42 70
Dombivali 27 70 112
MIDC Office Dombivali 26 69 120
Dombivali CAAQMS 21 31 86
MPCB RO Kalyan office 33 41 69
Smt. CHM College Campus 23 62 110
Powai Chowk 27 67 108
From Table 5.6. it can be observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 21 µg/m3 and minimum NOX
concentration of 31 µg/m3 was recorded at Dombivali CAAQMS. Minimum PM10 concentration of 69
µg/m3 was found at MPCB RO Kalyan office. Maximum SO2 concentration of 33 µg/m3 was recorded
at MPCB RO Kalyan office, Prematai Hall and I.G.M. Hospital in Bhiwandi. Maximum NOX concentration
of 71 µg/m3 and maximum PM10 concentration of 123 µg/m3 was found at Ambernath.
5.1.6. Pune
In Pune region there are 2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations are installed under CAAQM and 6
under NAMP. 643 samples have been analyzed to assess the air quality in the entire region for all the
areas. The annual average concentration of all parameters is represented in Figure 5.2.
It is observed from Figure 5.2 that in this region the annual average concentration of PM10 is higher
than the prescribed limit at all the locations. Concentration of NOX is beyond the limits at all locations
except WIT Campus and Saat Rasta – Chitale Clinic. Levels of SO2 are well within the limit at all
locations. Details of annual average statistical data recorded at these sampling locations are
Table 5.7. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Pune Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Bhosari 28 67 115
Nal Stop 23 78 107
Swargate, Pune 22 84 95
Pimpri-Chinchwad - BOB Building 27 72 87
Karve Road - CAAQMS 18 77 79
WIT Campus 13 34 69
Saat Rasta- Chitale Clinic 13 35 70
Solapur 15 41 106
From Table 5.7., it is observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 13 µg/m3 was found at Chitale Clinic
and WIT Campus in Solapur, whereas maximum SO2 concentration of 28 µg/m3 was found at Bhosari.
Minimum NOX concentration of 34 µg/m3 was found at WIT Campus in Solapur, whereas maximum
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NOX concentration of 84 µg/m3 was found at Swargate, Pune. Minimum PM10 concentration of 69
µg/m3 was found at WIT Campus, Solapur whereas maximum PM10 concentration of 115 µg/m3 was
found at Bhosari.
5.1.7. Nashik
There are 7 Ambient Air Monitoring Stations installed under NAMP and one under CAAQMS in this
region. 90 Samples were analyzed in Nashik at 8 locations to assess the air quality in this area. The
results of sampling are represented in Figure 5.2.
It is observed from Figure 5.2 that concentrations of SO2 and NOx are within the prescribed limits.
PM10 levels are beyond the limit at all locations. Details of annual average statistical data are
Table 5.8. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Nashik Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Old B. J. Market 14 36 96
Girna Water Tank 13 34 92
MIDC Jalgaon 14 37 100
RTO Colony 12 25 83
MIDC Satpur - VIP 11 24 88
NMC Nashik 12 26 97
SRO Office Nashik 11 26 72
Nashik CAAQMS 6 33 64
From Table 5.8. it is evident that minimum SO2 concentration of 6 µg/m3 was found at Nashik CAAQMS
whereas maximum SO2 concentration of 14 µg/m3 was found at MIDC Jalgaon and Old B. J. Building,
Jalgaon. Minimum NOX concentration of 24 µg/m3 was found at MIDC Satpur - VIP, Nashik whereas
maximum NOX concentration of 37 µg/m3 was found at MIDC Jalgaon. Minimum PM10 concentration
of 64 µg/m3 was found at Nashik CAAQMS whereas maximum PM10 concentration of 100 µg/m3 was
found at MIDC Jalgaon.
5.1.8. Aurangabad
There is one monitoring station under CAAQMS and 11 stations under NAMP in this region. Samples
were taken at 12 locations from industrial, commercial and residential areas and were analyzed to
assess the air quality in the region. The results are represented in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 represents the SO2, NOx and PM10 concentrations in the entire region. SO2 levels are within
the NAAQM standard limits except at Industrial area CIDCO, Nanded. On the other hand PM10 exceeds
the limit at all locations. NOX exceeds the standard limits only at SBES College and Industrial Area
CIDCO, Nanded. Details of annual average statistical data are represented in Table 5.9.
Table 5.9. Statistical Monitoring Details of Air Quality in Aurangabad Region.

Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
SBES College 14 41 108
Collector Office, Aurangabad 11 33 88
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C.A.D.A. Office 13 39 82
Aurangabad CAAQMS 5 33 86
Jalna-Bachat Bhavan 10 33 128
Jalna-Krishnadhan Seeds Ltd. 12 31 83
MIDC Water Works - Latur 5 18 76
Shyam Nagar - Kshewraj Vidyalaya 5 18 72
Ganj Golai - Siddheshwar Bank 6 18 65
Ganeshnagar 25 26 79
Mutha Chowk 36 31 113
Industrial Area CIDCO 78 79 156
From Table 5.9. it can be observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 5 µg/m3 was found at Shyam
Nagar- Kshewraj Vidyalaya, Aurangabad CAAQMS and MIDC Water Works at Latur whereas maximum
SO2 concentration of 78 µg/m3 was found Industrial Area CIDCO, Nanded. Minimum NOX
concentration of 18 µg/m3 was found at all three stations at Latur, viz. Ganj Golai- Sidhheshwar Bank,
Shyam Nagar - Kshewraj Vidyalaya and MIDC Water Works at Latur, whereas maximum concentration
of NOX of 79 µg/m3 was found at Industrial Area CIDCO, Nanded. Minimum PM10 concentration of 65
µg/m3 was found at Ganj Golai - Sidhheshwar Bank whereas maximum PM10 concentration of 156
µg/m3 was found at Industrial Area CIDCO, Nanded.
5.1.9. Nagpur
There is one Ambient Air Monitoring Station installed under CAAQMS and 4 installed under NAMP in
this region. Result of the analysis of air quality of Nagpur region at 5 locations is represented in Figure
5.2. It is evident from Figure 5.2 that concentrations of SO2 are well within the limit of the entire
region; however the concentrations of particulate matter at all monitoring stations are not within the
prescribed limit. In case of NOx the concentration is within the limits prescribed at all locations except
Nagpur CAAQMS. Details of annual average statistical data are represented in Table 5.10.
Table 5.10. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Nagpur Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
IOE North Ambazari road 10 31 92
MIDC Office, Hingna Road 10 33 101
Govt. Polytechnic College, Sadar 10 30 93
Civil lines Nagpur 9 27 62
Nagpur CAAQMS 10 42 71
From Table 5.10., it is found that minimum concentrations of SO2, NOX and PM10 viz. 9 µg/m3, 27 µg/m3
and 62 µg/m3 respectively were found at Civil lines, Nagpur. Maximum SO2 concentration of 10 µg/m3
was found at all locations except Civil lines, Nagpur and maximum NOx concentration of 42 µg/m3 was
found at Nagpur CAAQMS. Maximum PM10 concentration of 101 µg/m3 was found at MIDC Office,
Hingna Road.
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5.1.10. Amaravati
In this region 6 ambient air quality monitoring stations have been installed under NAMP. Samples
were taken at 6 locations from industrial, commercial, rural and residential areas and were analyzed
to assess the air quality of the region. The analyses are represented in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 shows that concentrations of SO2 and NOX were within the prescribed limits of NAAQM at
all locations, whereas concentrations of PM10 at all locations were not within the prescribed limits.
Details of annual average statistical data are represented in Table 5.11.
Table 5.11. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Amaravati Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
LRT Commerce College 8 9 109
MIDC Water Works - Akola 9 10 128
Akola- College of Engg. & Technology 9 9 142
Raj Kamal Chowk 13 14 141
Govt. College of Engineering 11 13 73
Godhadiwala Private Limited 12 13 108
From Table 5.11 it can be observed that the minimum concentration of SO2 viz. 8 µg/m3was found at
LRT Commerce College and minimum NOx concentration of 9 µg/m3 was found at Akola - College of
Engineering & Technology and LRT Commerce College at Akola. The maximum SO2 and NOx
concentrations of 13 µg/m3 and 14 µg/m3 were found at Raj Kamal Chowk, Amaravati. Minimum PM10
concentration of 73 µg/m3 was found at the Govt. College. Of Engineering, Amaravati, whereas the
maximum PM10 level of 142 µg/m3 was found at Akola - College of Engineering & Technology.
5.1.11. Kolhapur
In the region of Kolhapur, there are six Ambient Air Monitoring Stations installed under NAMP.
Samples were taken at 6 different locations from industrial, commercial, rural, and residential areas
and were analyzed to assess the air quality in the region.
From Figure 5.2 it is evident that concentration of SO2 is well within the limits at all the locations,
however NOX is within the prescribed standards only at Shivaji University Campus - Kolhapur,
Mahadwar Road and Krishna Valley School. PM10 concentrations have exceeded beyond the
prescribed limits at all locations. Details of annual average statistical data are represented in Table
5.12.
Table 5.12. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Kolhapur Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Shivaji University Campus 11 21 61
Ruikar Trust 29 53 120
Mahadwar Road 23 39 99
Terrace of SRO-Sangli, Udyog Bhavan 8 41 78
Sangli-Miraj Primary Municipal school 9 44 72
Krishna Valley School 9 35 76
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From Table 5.12, minimum SO2 level of 8 µg/m3 was found at Terrace of SRO-Sangli, Udyog Bhavan
whereas maximum SO2 and NOX concentrations of 29 µg/m3 and 53 µg/m3 respectively were found at
Ruikar Trust. Minimum NOX level of 21 µg/m3 was found at Shivaji University Campus, Kolhapur.
Minimum PM10 concentration of 61 µg/m3 was found at Shivaji University Campus, whereas maximum
PM10 concentration of 120 µg/m3 was found Ruikar Trust.
5.1.12. Chandrapur
There are 6 Ambient Air Monitoring Stations installed under NAMP and one under CAAQMS. Samples
were taken at 7 locations from industrial and residential areas, and were analyzed to assess the air
quality in the region. The results are represented in Figure 5.2. from which it is evident that
concentrations of SO2 and NOx are within the prescribed limits. However the concentration of PM10
exceeds the limits at all the locations. Detailed annual average statistical data is represented in Table
5.13.
Table 5.13. Statistical Monitoring Of Annual Average Air Quality in Chandrapur Region.
Parameters [µg/m3]
Location
SO2 NOX PM10
Ghuggus 4 25 242
Chandrapur MIDC 4 34 77
Chandrapur SRO MPCB 4 28 84
Tadali MIDC 4 23 79
Ballarshah 4 32 108
Rajura 4 27 156
Chandrapur CAAQMS 13 19 69
From Table 5.13 it is observed that minimum SO2 concentration of 4 µg/m3 was found at all stations
at Chandrapur except Chandrapur – CAAQMS where the maximum SO2 concentration of 13 µg/m3 was
found. Minimum NOX of 19 µg/m3 was also found at Chandrapur – CAAQMS, whereas maximum NOX
level of 34 µg/m3 was found at Chandrapur MIDC. Minimum PM10 concentration of 69 µg/m3 was
found at Chandrapur CAAQMS; whereas maximum PM10 level of 242 µg/m3 was found at Ghuggus.
5.1.13. Conclusion
An overview of the AQI for observations recorded by the AAQMS in Maharashtra has been calculated
using three parameters viz. SO2, NOx and RSPM (PM10) as per the calculation and AQI categories
released by CPCB and IIT Kanpur in October 2014. After determining the sub-indices for a region the
highest sub-index from that AAQMS has been considered as the AQI for the area represented by that
AAQMS. During 2016-17, 10,051 observations were recorded across 74 active AAQMS in Maharashtra
representing 25 cities. As shown in Figure 5.3, it is interesting to note that around 60% (6074) daily
observations were in ‘Good’ and ‘Satisfactory’ category as against the share of 55% in the last year,
thus recording an improvement in terms of non-polluted days in Maharashtra. The share of
‘Moderate’ (35%) and ‘Poor’ (4%) air quality days also recorded a decrease as compared to last year
share of 44% and 5% respectively. In terms of polluted categories less than 2% of the observations
days were categorized as ‘Very Poor’ and ‘Severe’ air quality days.
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Figure 5.3. Share of AQI categories for air quality of monitored observations across all AAQMS in
Maharashtra (2016-17)
5.2. Ambient Noise Quality at Various Locations in the State of Maharashtra.

Noise pollution is a significant environmental problem in many urban areas. This problem has not been
properly recognized despite the fact that it is steadily growing in developing countries. Undoubtedly,
the most important source of noise pollution in urban areas is related to road vehicles.
Hearing is one of the most important of the human senses. The location of sounds that may warn of
danger is essential and also the enjoyment of pleasant sounds such as music and the natural
environment and, most importantly for humans, the development of speech and language for
communication. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that there is sufficient evidence that
noise exposure at night causes self-reported sleep disturbance and noise induced sleep disturbance is
viewed as a health problem. WHO also states there is evidence, albeit limited, that disturbed sleep
causes fatigue, accidents and reduced performance. Various physical disorders due to higher noise
include temporary deafness, headache and increase in blood pressure. Rise in cholesterol level causes
constriction of blood vessels which increases the incidence of heart attacks. Effect of exposure to
excessive noise can be harmful during pregnancy. Regular exposure to highway traffic noise pollution
leads to impaired hearing. Information provided by ENT specialists and psychiatrists indicates that
cases of hearing loss, mental disorder and anxiety are increasing in day to day life.
In India, the problem caused by noise pollution is more aggravated during celebrations, festivals,
marriage or religious functions. In the State of Maharashtra, noise from fire crackers is one of the most
important environmental problems especially during festive occasions such as Diwali. Various rules
such as Noise Pollution Control Rule, 2000 under Environment Protection Act, 1996 have been put
forth to control noise pollution. The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 have been
authorized in order to curb the growing threat of noise pollution.
The unit of noise is decibel, one-tenth of a bell and denoted as d(B), however the monitoring unit
considered as dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average ‘A’ of the level of sound in decibels on
scale A and it has been found to be related to human hearing. Therefore dB(A) Leq, denotes the
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frequency weighting in the measurement of noise and corresponds to frequency response
characteristics of the human ear. The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz) and is defined as the number of
compressions and rarefactions per unit time (seconds). Human hearing is sensitive to frequencies in
the range of about 20-20,000 Hz (the audio frequency range). Site of an area is selected such that it
meets the land use pattern as prescribed in the standard e.g. Industrial, Commercial, and Residential
& Silence Zone. Under Air pollution Control Act (1981), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has
prescribed different noise levels.
Table 5.14. Noise Standards by CPCB.

Limits in dB(A) Leq
Area Code Category of Area / Zone
Day time Night time
(A) Industrial area 75 70
(B) Commercial area 65 55
(C) Residential area 55 45
(D) Silence zone 50 40
MPCB monitors noise periodically and also during festivals, expecting higher variations and impact on
the environment and people. Monitoring is carried out for a minimum of 75% of the prescribed day
time (06.00 to 22.00) and night time (22.00 to 06.00). The exercise is carried out for 6 to 8 hours in the
prescribed time frame of day and night. Details of noise pollution monitoring and analysis per region
are discussed in detail in following sections.
5.2.1. Mumbai
A total of 40 observations were made during the year 2016-17, out of which 20 were during day time
and the rest during night time. Figure 5.4 summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels
at 10 locations of 2 days.
The noise levels on Antop Hill were high during day time and night time on the first day of noise
monitoring with 76 dB(A) & 75 dB(A) respectively and also during the second day during night time
with 64 dB(A). On the second day during day time, the noise level was high at Santacruz with 81 dB(A).
5.2.2. Thane
Twenty observations were made during this year, out of which 10 were made during day time and 10
during night time. Figure 5.4 summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 5
locations over 2 days.
The highest noise level during day time on the first day of monitoring was observed at Wagle Estate
with 75 dB(A) and Gokhale Road was found to have high noise level of 80 dB(A) during night time. On
the second day the highest noise levels during day time and night time were observed at Gaondevi
Mandir, Naupada with 80 dB(A) and 64 dB(A) respectively.
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Nashik Nagpur
18th Dec (Day time) 18th Dec (Night time)
80 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time) 18th Dec (Day time) 18th Dec (Night time) 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time)
70 Amaravati 80
Noise level in dB(A)
18th Dec (Day time) 18th Dec (Night time) 70

60
50 80 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time) 60

40 70 50
30 60 40
20 50
30
10 40
20
30
0 10
20
Dwarka Circle Pandit Colony Pavan Nagar Bytco Udyog 0
10
Near PMC CIDCO Bhavan,Satpur Govt. Medical Sitabardi Police Shivaji Nagar Mahal Sadar
0
College Station
Ervin Hospital Square Budhwara Rajkamal Chowk
Thane
18th Dec (Day time) 18th Dec (Night time)
90
80 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time)
18th Dec (Day time) Chandrapur
70 18th Dec (Night time)

60 100 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time)
50

80
40
30 60
20
10 40
0
Main Road- Tembhi Naka Gokhale Road Pokharan - Vartak Wagle Estate
20
Gaondevi Nagar
Mandir,Naupada 0
Warora Naka Jetpura Gate Gandhi Chowk
18th Dec (Day time) Mumbai 18th Dec (Night time)

90 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time)
80
18th Dec (Day time) Aurangabad
70 80 18th Dec (Night time)

50

40 60
30
20 50
10 40
0
30
20
10
0
18th Dec (Day time) Kalyan 18th Dec (Night time) Ghati Hospital Nirala Bazaar CIDCO N-4
90 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time) 18th Dec (Day time) Pune 18th Dec (Night time)
80 18th Dec (Day time) 18th Dec (Night time) 80 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time)
Kolhapur

70
80

60
70 60
50
60 50
40
50 40
30 40
20 30
30
10 20 20
0 10 10
Katemanivali Birla College Bail Bazar 0 0
Collector Office Shahupuri Dasara Chowk Tararani Putala Shivaji Chowk
Nucleus Mall Pune University Aundh Karve Road Vishrantwadi
Figure 5.4. Noise levels in regions in Maharashtra during December 2016

5.2.3. Kalyan
12 observations, 6 during day time and 6 during night time were recorded during this year. Figure 5.4
summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 3 locations over 2 days.
At Kalyan, Bail bazaar had the highest noise level during day time with 78 dB(A) and Katemanivali had
the highest noise level during night time with 72 dB(A). On the second day of noise monitoring, the
highest noise levels during day time and night time were observed at Birla College with 74 dB(A) and
63 dB(A) respectively.
5.2.4. Pune
Out of the 20 observations recorded, 10 were made during day time and 10 during night time. Figure
5.4 summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 5 locations over 2 days.
The highest noise levels during day time on the first day of monitoring were observed at Aundh with
70 dB(A) and the highest level during night time was observed at Vishrantwadi with 55 dB(A). On the
second day of noise monitoring, the highest level of noise during day time was observed at Karve Road
with 76 dB(A) and the highest noise level during night time was observed at Aundh with 54 dB(A).
5.2.5. Nashik
Out of the 20 observations recorded, 10 were made during day time and 10 during night time. Figure
5.4 summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 5 locations over 2 days.
In Nashik the highest noise levels on both days for day time and night time were recorded at Dwarka
Circle with 72 dB(A) and 66 dB(A) on the first day during day time and night time respectively, and 72
dB(A) and 67 dB(A) during the second day at day time and night time respectively.
5.2.6. Aurangabad
Out of the 12 observations made this year, 6 were during day time and 6 during night time. Figure 5.4
represents the average day time and night time noise levels at 3 locations for 2 days.
In Aurangabad the highest noise levels on both days during day time and night time were observed at
Nirala Bazaar with 67 dB(A) and 56 dB(A) on the first day during day time and night time respectively,
and 68 dB(A) and 57 dB(A) on the second day during day time and night time respectively.
5.2.7. Nagpur
10 observations during day time and 10 during night time were made during this year. The Figure 5.4
summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 5 locations for 2 days.
In Nagpur the highest noise levels on both days were observed at Sitabardi Police Station with 72 dB(A)
and 60 dB(A) on the first day during day time and night time respectively, and 73 dB(A) and 62 dB(A)
during day and night times of the second day of noise monitoring.
5.2.8. Amaravati
Six observations during the day time and six during the night time were made during the year 2016-
17. Figure 5.4 shows the average day and night time noise levels at 3 locations over 2 days.
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At Amaravati the highest noise levels on both days for day time and night time were observed at Raj
Kamal Chowk with 74 dB(A) and 55 dB(A) for the first day during day and night time and 74 dB(A) and
56 dB(A)on the second day during day and night time respectively.
5.2.9. Kolhapur
Out of the 20 observations, 10 were made during day time and 10 were made during night time during
this year. Figure 5.4 summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 5 locations over2
days.
In Kolhapur, the noise monitoring station at Collector Office recorded 78 dB(A) as the highest noise
level on the first day during day time. The highest noise levels on the first day night time and on the
second day during both day and night times were observed at Shivaji Chowk with 55 dB(A), 79 dB(A)
and 61 dB(A) respectively.
5.2.10. Chandrapur
A total of 12 observations i.e. 6 during day time and 6 during night time were taken during this year.
Figure 5.4 summarizes the average day time and night time noise levels at 3 locations of 2 days.
The highest noise levels during the first day of monitoring were recorded at Gandhi Chowk with 85
dB(A) during day time and 67 dB(A) during night time. On the second day of monitoring, noise levels
were highest at Jetpura Gate with 83 dB(A) during day time and 66 dB(A) during night time.
5.2.11. Conclusion
Noise pollution not only causes environmental damage but it also has a negative impact on human
health as it can cause conditions such as aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and
sleep disturbances. The noise levels measured during the noise monitoring project by Maharashtra
Pollution Control Board exceeded the limits provided in Noise Pollution (R & C) Rules, 2000
amendment dated 21st April, 2009. Road vehicles including trucks, buses, tractors, SUVs and even
motorcycles and most cars were a major reason for the increase in noise range.
Noise pollution can take a severe toll on human health in the long run. These effects will not become
apparent immediately, but there could be repercussions later on. The effects include a deterioration
of mental health; inability to hear things clearly, dilation of the pupils in the eyes and an impact on the
functioning of the heart. Governments should make efforts to control noise pollution by replacing
rickety buses with comfortable coasters and planting trees all over the city. The world without
excessive noise pollution coming from human sources would be a much quieter and more beautiful
place to live in.
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5.3. Water Quality in Maharashtra.
Water quality of any specific area or specific source can be assessed using physical, chemical and
biological parameters. The values of these parameters are harmful for human health if their levels are
more than the defined limits. Therefore, the suitability of water sources for human consumption has
been described in terms of Water Quality Index (WQI) which is one of the most effective ways to
describe the quality of water. WQI utilizes water quality data and helps modify policies which are
formulated by various environmental monitoring agencies. It has been realized that the use of
individual water quality variable in order to describe the water quality for common public is not easily
understandable. However, WQI has the capacity to reduce the bulk of information into a single value
to express data in a simplified and logical form.
As per provisions made by Water Quality Assessment Authority constituted under Sub-Sections (1)
and (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act No. 29 of 1986) water quality in
Maharashtra is monitored by various agencies namely Hydrology Project (SW), Groundwater Surveys
& Development Agency (GSDA), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Maharashtra Pollution
Control Board (MPCB), Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Water quality testing under the GEMS and MINARS program under NWMP in Maharashtra is
monitored by MPCB (State nodal agency). Maharashtra has the highest number of monitoring stations
under NWMP across all states in India. MPCB possesses infrastructure to monitor 44 parameters
covering field observations, general parameters, core parameters and trace metals. The samples are
monitored at monthly and six monthly frequencies for surface water and groundwater stations
respectively. In order to have continuous vigilance check on water quality, MPCB has installed WQMS
(Water Quality Monitoring Stations) across the State.
Water quality is monitored per month across all the stations. The spatial presence of the stations is
presented basin wise in the respective sections below. Basin wise water quality index is presented in
this section for the basins of Krishna, Godavari, Tapi and Coastal basin.
5.3.1 WQI for surface water.

Given the parameters monitored in India under the NWMP and to maintain uniformity while
comparing the WQI across the nation, the NSF WQI has been modified and relative weights have been
assigned by CPCB. The modified weights as per CPCB are given in Table 5.15. and the equations used
to determine the sub index values are given Table 5.16. Upon determining the WQI, water quality is
described for easy understanding and interpretation. The description used in the report for classifying
and the describing water quality is presented in Table 5.17.
Table 5.15. Modified Weights for Computation of WQI Based on DO, FC, pH and BOD.
Parameters Original Weights from NSF WQI Modified Weights by CPCB
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 0.17 0.31
Fecal Coliform (FC) 0.15 0.28
pH 0.12 0.22
BOD 0.1 0.19
Total 0.54 1
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Table 5.16. Sub Index Equation Used to Calculate NSF WQI for DO, FC, pH and BOD.
Water Quality Parameters (units) Range Applicable Equation
0-40 0.18 + 0.66 X % Saturation DO
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)(%
40-100 (-13.55) + 1.17 X % Saturation DO
Saturation)
100-140 163.34 - 0.62 X % Saturation DO
1 - 103 97.2 - 26.6 X log FC
Fecal Coliform (FC)
103 - 105 42.33 - 7.75 X log FC
(counts/100 ml)
>105 2
02 - 05 16.1 + 7.35 X (pH)
05 - 7.3 (-142.67) + 33.5 X (pH)
pH 7.3 - 10 316.96 - 29.85 X (pH)
10 – 12 96.17 - 8.0 X (pH)
<2, >12 0
0 – 10 96.67 - 7 X (BOD)
BOD (mg/l) 10 – 30 38.9 - 1.23 X (BOD
>30 2
Table 5.17. Water Quality Classification and Best Designated Use.

Color code
Class by
WQI Value Water Quality Class by MPCB Remarks used in this
CPCB
report
63 – 100 Good Excellent A A -I Non Polluted
50 – 63 Good water B Not Prescribed Non Polluted
38 - 50 Poor Water C A –II Polluted
38 & less Very Poor water D, E A – III, A- IV Heavily Polluted
5.3.2 WQI for groundwater

MPCB monitors groundwater quality for parameters like pH, total hardness, calcium, magnesium,
chloride, total dissolved solids, fluoride, manganese, nitrates, sulphates and so on once in six months.
Based on the stringency of parameters and its relative importance in the overall quality of water for
drinking purposes each parameter has been assigned a specific weight. The relative weights of the
same have been determined and presented in Table 5.18. for parameters monitored and recorded by
MPCB for water samples monitored in the year 2016-17. These weights indicate the relative
harmfulness when present in water. The maximum weight assigned is 5 and minimum is 1.
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Table 5.18. Relative Weights of Each Parameter.
Indian Standards for
Weight (Wi)
Drinking Water Quality
Relative
Chemical Weight w/o
Weight w/o
Parameters Acceptable Permissible Relative Iron,
Weight Iron,
Limit Limits Weight Manganese &
Manganese &
Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate
No
pH 6.5-8.5 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
relaxation
Total
Hardness 300 600 2 0.04878 2 0.06667
(TH)
Calcium 75 200 2 0.04878 2 0.06667
No
Magnesium 30 2 0.04878 2 0.06667
relaxation
Bicarbonate 244 732 3 0.07317 - -
Chloride 250 1000 3 0.07317 3 0.10000
Total
Dissolved
500 2000 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Solids
(TDS)
Fluoride 1 1.5 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Manganese 0.1 0.3 4 0.09756 - -
No
Nitrate 45 5 0.12195 5 0.16667
relaxation
Sulphate 200 400 4 0.09756 4 0.13333
Total 41 1 30 1
5.3.3. Water Quality Monitoring Network in Maharashtra

The total geographical area of the State is divided into 5 basins, namely Godavari, Tapi, Narmada,
Krishna and west flowing rivers of the Konkan region.
In Maharashtra, 55% of the dependable yield is received from four basins (Krishna, Godavari, Tapi and
Narmada) whereas remaining 45% of State's water resources is received from west flowing rivers. As
per the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the State had 557 stationary drinking water quality
testing laboratories as on January 31, 2014; about one fourth of the total of such stationary testing
laboratories available in the entire country.
Water quality testing under the GEMS and MINARS program under NWMP in Maharashtra is
monitored by MPCB (State nodal agency). Monitoring is carried out at 294 stations as presented in
Table 5.19.
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Table 5.19. Basin and Water body tally of WQMS in Maharashtra.
Program
Type Water NWMP SWMP Total
Coastal Godavari Krishna Tapi Coastal Godavari Krishna Tapi
Rivers 34 48 53 20 6 11 4 176
Creek 19 1 20
Surface
Dam 1 1 2 4
Water
Nallah 8 1 1 2 12
Sea 15 1 16
Dug well 6 12 5 1 7 3 1 0 35
Bore well 5 8 10 1 3 2 0 0 29
Ground Tube
1
Water well
Hand
1
pump
Grand
88 70 69 23 19 18 5 2 294
Total
5.3.4. Analysis of Surface Water Quality with Statistical details

Based on the absolute value of the index determined, water quality is classified as presented below in
Table 5.20.
Table 5.20. Groundwater Classification Based on Water Quality Index.
WQI Value Water Quality Color code used in this report
<50 Excellent
50-100 Good water
100-200 Poor Water
200-300 Very Poor water
>300 Water Unsuitable for drinking
Surface water is available in the form of lakes, ponds, canals and these constitute the most important
source of surface water. The surface water resources potential of India is about 1869 billion cubic
meters (BCM). Due to various topographical constraints and uneven distribution over space and time,
only 690 BCM of surface water and 431 BCM of groundwater can be used. It has been estimated that
due to an increase in population between 2001 and 2011 in India, the per capita availability of water
resources has reduced from 1,816 m3 to 1,544 m3. The stress on water resources is increasing rapidly
due to pressures from urbanization and industrialization. The pollution of water resources caused by
discharge of sewage and industrial effluents in water bodies has further deteriorated the quality of
water. In order to have a continuous vigilance check on water quality, MPCB has installed WQMS
(Water Quality Monitoring Stations) across the State. The total WQMS for year 2016-17 are
represented in the Table 5.21. Water quality is monitored per month across all stations. The spatial
presence of the stations is presented basin wise in the respective sections.
Table 5.21. List of Monitoring Stations across Different Types of Water Bodies under MPCB.
Dug Hand Tube
Water Bodies Rivers Creeks Dams Nallahs Sea Borewell Total
well pump well
No. of WQ
monitoring 176 20 4 12 16 29 35 1 1 294
stations (2016-17)
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West Flowing Rivers
100
80 Tapi Basin
100
60 80
WQI
40 60
WQI
40
20
20
0
0
Mumbai Palghar Raigad Ratnagiri Thane

Akola Amaravati Dhule Jalgaon Nandurbar Nashik
Godavari Basin 1
100
90
Saline (sea/creek)
70 80
60 70
WQI
60
50
50
WQI
40 40
30 30
20 20
10
10
0
0
Aurangabad Beed Jalna Latur

Mumbai Raigad Ratnagiri Thane
Nanded Nashik Osmanabad Parbhani
Krishna Basin Godavari Basin 2

90 90
80 80
70 70
60 60
WQI
50 50
WQI
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
Ahmednagar Kolhapur Pune Sangli Satara Solapur Akola Bhandara Buldana Nagpur Wardha Yavatmal
Figure 5.5. Monthly trends of WQI across districts in sub-basins of Maharashtra.
5.3.4.1. Tapi Basin
In Maharashtra, the Tapi Basin can be divided into two sub-basins, Tapi Upper and Tapi Middle. There
are 20 surface water monitoring stations (5 on Tapi upper and 15 on Tapi middle) in the Tapi basin in
Maharashtra. Figure 5.5 shows the monthly trend in WQI along the Tapi basin flowing through six
districts during the year 2016-17.
The intra-basin performance of Tapi Basin across six districts in the State of Maharashtra is depicted
in Figure 5.5. It is observed that among six districts, namely Akola, Amaravati, Dhule, Jalgaon,
Nandurbar and Nashik, the annual average WQI of Akola during 2016-17 was consistently in the good
to excellent category except in January 2017 where it was bad to very bad and the water quality was
highly polluted.
In Amaravati district, the WQI was mostly good to excellent except in April and May 2016 where it was
in the Bad category and in January 2017 when it was bad to very bad. In the districts of Dhule,
Nandurbar and Nashik, the WQI was found to be good to excellent and the water quality was therefore
deemed as non-polluted. In Jalgaon, the WQI was consistently good to excellent except during
February 2017 where it was medium to good.
In the Tapi upper sub-basin, 25% observations were recorded as dry, and in the Tapi Middle sub-basin,
61% observations were recorded as dry. The dry observations were recorded at stations located in
Dhule and Nashik districts. In Dhule district, WQMSs recorded dry observations from April to July 2016
and February to March 2017. In Nashik, dry observations were recorded between April and July 2016,
and January to March 2017.
5.3.4.2. Godavari Basin 1

The Godavari basin passes through six states (the third largest basin in India) and drains about 10% of
the total geographical area of the country. Approximately 50 % of the catchment area is within the
State of Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, the Godavari Basin is divided into the sub-basins Godavari
Upper, Godavari Middle, Manjra, Wardha, Weinganga, Indravati and Pranhita. In this report for the
ease of analysis the sub-basins have been categorized into two, the Godavari 1 basin covering upper,
middle and Manjra sub-basin, and Godavari 2 basin covering Wardha, Weinganga, Pranhita and
others. In Godavari Basin 1 there are a total of 33 surface water monitoring stations (20 on upper, 11
on middle and 2 on Manjra). Figure 5.5 shows the monthly trend in WQI along Godavari Basin 1 across
8 districts during the year 2016-17.
From Figure 5.5 it is evident that the WQI along Godavari basin 1 has been classified as consistently
good to excellent in the year 2016-17. It is only in the district of Parbhani during October 2017 that
the WQI was classified as medium to good, although the water quality in this basin has been non-
polluted throughout the year of 2016-17. In the Godavari upper sub-basin, only 5% observations were
recorded as dry while only two stations did not collect data in September and October 2016. Only the
districts of Aurangabad and Nashik in this sub-basin recorded dry observations. In the Godavari middle
sub-basin, about 20% observations were recorded as dry in the districts of Aurangabad, Beed and
Parbhani. In the Manjra sub-basin, only the WQMS in Latur district recorded dry observations in the
month of July, while data was not collected during April, May and June 2016. In Osmanabad data was
not collected during the months of June, August and September 2016.
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5.3.4.3. Godavari Basin 2
Godavari 2 basin covers the sub-basins of Wardha, Weinganga and Pranhita. In Godavari basin 2 there
are 29 surface water monitoring stations (12 on Wardha, 15 on Weinganga and 1 on Pranhita). This
basin spans 7 districts in Maharashtra. Figure 5.5 shows the monthly trend in WQI along Godavari
Basin 2 across these districts during the year 2016-17.
The WQI in Wardha district is observed to be good to excellent consistently throughout the year of
2016-17. The other districts in this basin exhibit a fluctuating trend in WQI. In Akola, water quality is
non-polluted with medium to good and good to excellent WQI in most months except January 2017
when the WQI was bad to very bad with heavily polluted water. In Bhandara, Nagpur and Yavatmal,
the WQI ranged between medium to good and good to excellent with unpolluted water quality. In
Chandrapur, the WQI was classified as medium to good during all months. In Buldana, the WQI was
good to excellent between July and October 2016 and bad in November of the same year.
In Wardha sub-basin, only 6% of observations were recorded as dry. Data was not collected in the
month of December 2016 by both the water quality monitoring stations in Wardha district. Data was
also not collected at the WQMS at Yavatmal. In the sub-basins of Weinganga and Pranhita, there were
no dry observations recorded. No data was collected during December 2016 at two stations in Nagpur
and one station in Wardha. Chandrapur also has no data collected by its WQMS in May 2016.
5.3.4.4. Krishna Basin

The Krishna river originates as the Upper Krishna basin in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and
Karnataka, drains the Deccan Plateau, and discharges into the Bay of Bengal. The Krishna basin spreads
across the states of Maharashtra (69,425 sq. km), Karnataka (113,271 sq. km) and Andhra Pradesh
(76,252 sq. km) covering a total area of 2,58,948 sq. km which is about 8% of total geographical area
of country. The principal tributaries joining Krishna are the Ghataprabha, the Malaprabha, the Bhima,
the Tungabhadra and the Musi. The Krishna basin is divided into Krishna upper (21 stations) and Bhima
Upper (37 stations) for analysis in this report. The districts of Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Pune, Sangli,
Satara and Solapur accommodate the Krishna basin. Figure 5.5 shows the monthly trend in WQI along
Krishna basin across these districts during the year 2016-17.
The WQI in Krishna basin varies greatly across districts. In Ahmednagar, the WQI was classified as good
to excellent during April, May, July through September, November and December 2016. In October
2016 and March 2017 the WQI was bad whereas it was classified as bad to very bad during February
2017. In Kolhapur, the WQI was classified as good to excellent with non-polluted water during all
months of monitoring except May and June 2016 and January and March 2017. In Pune, water quality
was polluted and highly polluted from April to June 2016 and December 2016 to March 2017. It was
unpolluted from July to November 2016. In Sangli, Satara and Solapur the water quality was non-
polluted throughout the year with WQI ranging from medium to good and good to excellent. In the
Bhima Upper sub-basin, only 8% observations were recorded as dry. Only one WQMS in Pune did not
collect data during December 2016.
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5.3.4.5. Coastal Basin
5.3.4.5.1. West Flowing Rivers
Maharashtra has many westwards flowing rivers originating from the Western Ghats like
Damanganga, Surya, Vaitarna, Ulhas, Savitri, Kundalika, Patalganga, Vashishthi, Shastri, Karli, Terekhol
and so on. These are an important source of drinking water, agricultural applications and industrial
purposes and are known to contribute about 44.54% of the yield at 75% dependability to Maharashtra.
Rivers like Vaitarna, Patalganga, Ulhas, and Balganga, with tributaries such as Tansa, Bhasta and Barvi
are used as sources of drinking water. While rivers like Ulhas, Patalganga, Bhogeshwari and Amba and
few other tributaries like Vashishthi and Kundalika lie very close to industrial areas, they are prone to
water pollution due to release of untreated or inadequately treated industrial effluents. A total of 41
WQMSs are installed by MPCB along the west flowing rivers. The sub-basin of West Flowing Rivers is
included in the Coastal basin and occupies 5 districts in Maharashtra. Figure 5.5 shows the monthly
trend in WQI along the sub-basin of West Flowing Rivers across these districts during the year 2016-
17.
The WQI has been classified as good to excellent during all months of monitoring in the districts of
Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Thane, except at Ratnagiri during January 2017 when the WQI was
medium to good. However the quality of water samples monitored was unpolluted in these districts.
In Mumbai the water quality ranged consistently between polluted to highly polluted throughout the
year with WQI classified as bad to very bad for all months. The water quality of samples monitored
was unpolluted only in the month of July 2016.
Only 3 instances of dry observations were recorded in Ratnagiri and Thane. Data was not collected by
one WQMS at Ratnagiri in the months of April and June 2016, and also by two WQMS at Thane during
December 2016 to March 2017.
5.3.4.5.2. Saline (sea and creek)

Maharashtra is bestowed with a coastline of about 720 km. The districts of Thane, Mumbai, Raigad,
Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are all located along the coastal front of Maharashtra. These districts have
beaches, mangroves, migratory birds, corals and a lot of unique marine biodiversity. Rapid
industrialization has taken place along the coastline which has added to water pollution. This has a
direct impact on marine ecosystem and humans, hence it is important to monitor the quality of sea
water.
Four districts accommodate the sub-basin of sea/creek. MPCB has 36 stations on the sea/creek sub-
basin along the sensitive and pollution prone areas of the coastline of the State. Regular monitoring
for basic parameters like DO, FC, pH and BOD is conducted at these monitoring stations. Figure 5.5
shows the monthly trend in WQI along the sub-basin of sea/creek across these districts during the
year 2016-17.
At Mumbai, the WQI was bad in May and June 2016 as well as from October 2016 to March 2017. The
WQI was medium to good from July to September 2016. In Raigad district, the WQI was medium to
good from April to October 2016 and also during January and February 2017. During November and
December 2016 and in March 2017, the WQI was bad. The quality of water samples monitored was
unpolluted throughout the year in the districts of Ratnagiri and Thane, except during January 2017 in
Thane when it was polluted and the WQI was classified as bad.
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5.3.5. Ground water analysis
In Maharashtra, CGWB (Central Ground Water Board), GSDA (Groundwater Survey and Development
Agency) and MPCB monitor the ground water quality across various districts of the State. MPCB has
66 ground water monitoring stations which monitor water quality twice a year for parameters like pH,
Nitrate, TDS, Hardness, Fluoride, microbial content, and sulphates. The water quality for groundwater
across various regions in the State is represented in Table 5.22.
Legend for WQI for Ground Water in Various Regions.

Not
Not
Excellent Good Poor Very Poor suitable for Dry Closed
collected
drinking
Table 5.22. WQI for Ground Water in Various Regions.

Water Quality Index for ground water at Kalyan, Navi Mumbai, Raigad and Thane.
Apr-16 37 3662 46 135 31 42 39 65
Oct-16 174 115 82 50 27 50 49 64 93 201 97
Station code 205 206 207 208 214 215 217 218 1989 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
Region Kalyan Navi Mumbai Raigad Thane
Water Quality Index for ground water at Amaravati, Aurangabad and Nashik.
Apr-16 164 69 137 244 74
Oct-16 79 12 310 242 96
Station code 2001 2002 2003 1993 2200 2201 2824 2825 221 1990 1991 2204 2816 2817 2818
Region Amaravati Aurangabad Nashik
Water Quality Index for ground water at Chandrapur and Nagpur.

Apr-16 71 56 77 128 132 103 136 83
Oct-16 113 136 146 151 134 112 103 40 86 106 41 71
Station
2828 209 210 211 212 213 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2203 2826 2827
code
Region Chandrapur Nagpur
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Water Quality Index for ground water at Kolhapur and Pune.
Apr- 15 15 13 12 13 13 14 49 31 41
27 33 25 56 38 24 28 126 51 96 205
16 8 2 5 8 2 5 0 7 0 4
Oct- 18 11 15 14 19 19 10 11 13 13 22 13
62 19 23 20 35 36 19 125 142
16 2 2 7 5 1 8 1 7 3 2 2 3
Stati
21 22 20 20 20 20 20 22 28 28 28 28 28 28 283 199 28 28 28 28
on 28
9 0 04 05 06 07 08 02 29 30 31 32 33 34 5 2 19 20 21 22
code
Regio
Kolhapur Pune
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5.3.5.1. Conclusion for WQI for surface and groundwater.

In the year 2016-17, polluted rivers were found in districts of Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur and Thane. The
Pawana, Mutha, Mithi and Nag rivers were polluted throughout the year. Most stations recorded the
dry category which could be attributed to low rainfall during the year. 33 observations (10 ground
water and 23 surface water), were recorded as not collected accounting to about 1.3% of the total
observations (2882). Considering the level of industrialization near the coastline of the State, locations
of the existing WQMS require reconfirmation.
The annual average WQI along the basins in Maharashtra shows increasing trend as compared to the
previous year except in the Krishna Basin. The WQI of Krishna Upper sub-basin was observed to be
about 65%, less than 20% as compared to last year, under Good to Excellent category. Also most of
the observations at Bhima Upper were noted under ‘Bad’ and ‘Bad to Very Bad’ category. As compared
to other sub-basins across Maharashtra, Godavari Upper, Middle and Manjra sub basins recorded the
most number of observations (greater than 60%) in ‘Good to Excellent’ category. The seawater
samples at Mumbai and Thane noted WQI in the category of ‘Medium to Bad’ and were polluted
throughout the year.
Out of 66 WQMS of groundwater, 5 WQMS (215, 2819, 2822, 2834, and 2200) recorded WQI in the
category ‘Water Unsuitable for Drinking’ due to high levels of TDS, hardness, calcium and chlorides.
The bore well in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai (Station code 215) recorded the highest hardness (5960 (CaCO3)
mg/liter) and calcium level (1320 (CaCO3) mg/liter) and TDS level (43,650 mg/liter).
5.4. Industrial Pollution

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) had brought out notifications in
1989, with the purpose of prohibiting/restricting operations of certain industries to protect
ecologically sensitive areas. The notifications have introduced the concept of categorization of
industries as "Red", "Orange" and "Green" with the purpose of facilitating decisions related to the
location of these industries. Subsequently, the application of this concept was extended in other parts
of the country not only for the purpose of location of industries, but also for the purpose of Consent
management and formulation of norms related to the surveillance/inspection of industries. The
process of categorization thus far was primarily based on the size of the industries and consumption
of resources. Pollution due to discharge of emissions and effluents and its likely impact on health was
not considered as the primary criterion.
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Based on brain storming sessions among CPCB, SPCBs and MoEF&CC, the following criteria on "Range
of Pollution Index" for the purpose of categorization of industrial sectors have been finalized.
 Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 60 and above - Red category
 Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 41 to 59 - Orange category
 Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 21 to 40 - Green category
Maharashtra is one of the most highly industrialized states in India. With a rise in industrial estates in
the State, areas like Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Nashik, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad that
have a large number of pollution-prone industries are facing chronic industrial pollution. In order to
maintain a safe distance between industrial units and rivers to avoid discharge of effluent into water
bodies, the State has its policy which also states that no industry will be allowed to establish along a
river bank. Industries are being encouraged to recycle and reuse waste.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has divided the State of Maharashtra into 12 regions viz.
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Thane, Kalyan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Amaravati,
Kolhapur and Chandrapur. The total number of industries in Maharashtra is 75,801. These industries
are categorized as red, green and orange and are further divided into small, large and medium based
on their pollution index. The total number of red industries in Maharashtra is 20972, orange is 23947
and green is 40963. The total number of large industries is 6098, medium, 2560, and small, 77224. The
categorization as well as size of industries within Maharashtra is given in Table 5.23.
Table 5.23. Categorization of industries in Maharashtra.

Large Medium Small
Red 3629 767 16576
Orange 2318 1307 20322
Green 151 486 40326
To monitor compliance of Consent conditions, performance of ETP, ECS and other measures, the
Board officials inspect industries regularly. There are 636 industries identified under “17 categories of
highly polluting industries” of which 76 are closed, 480 have complied with the pollution control norms
and necessary action has been initiated against 62 non-compliant industries. Table 5.24 shows region
wise details of these highly polluting industries.
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Table 5.24. Categories of Highly Polluting Industries as On 31/3/2017.
No. of Units No. of Units not

Sr. No. of Units
Region No. of Units Complying with Complying with
No, Closed
Standards Standards
1 Mumbai 5 0 5 0
2 Navi Mumbai 12 0 12 0
3 Thane 50 9 41 21
4 Raigad 21 0 21 0
5 Kalyan 50 4 45 1
6 Pune 159 6 144 9
7 Nashik 78 6 38 0
8 Nagpur 24 4 11 9
9 Amaravati 12 1 3 -
10 Aurangabad 107 35 68 4
11 Kolhapur 94 9 76 11
12 Chandrapur 24 2 16 7
Total 636 76 480 62
The total amount of effluent generated by all industries in Maharashtra is 47,34,006 MLD and the
same quantity is getting treated by industries. Common Effluent Treatment Plants not only help
industries to control pollution with ease but also act as a step towards a cleaner environment and
service to the society at large. The concept of CETP has many advantages. Waste water from few
industries often contains a significant concentration of pollutants and to reduce it to the desired
concentration becomes techno-economically difficult. The total number of CETPs in Maharashtra is
25. The Board has initiated action against 62 non-compliant units as per the Board’s prevalent policy
by way of issuing Show Cause Notice (SCN), Proposed Direction (PD), Interim Direction (ID) and
closure.
Region-wise information regarding the number of industries under each category as well as the
amount of effluent generated and amount treated along with the performance of CETPs operating in
these regions is illustrated below.
5.4.1. Analysis of performance of CETP with Statistical details

Region-wise details of CETP performance analyzed are discussed in detail in following sections. CPCB
standards are considered for evaluation of performance i.e. 100 and 250 mg/l for BOD and COD
respectively. The total industrial effluent generated in the State of Maharashtra during the year 2016-
17 was 47,34,006 MLD and the total quantity treated in CETPs was 47,33,942 MLD. The tables in the
following paragraphs show the minimum and maximum values recorded by individual CETPs for BOD
and COD during the year 2016-17 along with the annual mean as well as standard deviation (SD).
5.4.1.1. Mumbai
Currently there is no CETP provided in this region. The total effluent generated by industries in
Mumbai is 47,05,920 MLD. Categorization of industries in Mumbai is given in Figure 5.6.
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5.4.1.2. Navi Mumbai
Two CETPs are provided to treat the effluent generated from industries and total amount of effluent
being treated is to the tune of 26 MLD. The collective treatment capacity of these CETPs is 27 MLD.
Scale-wise categorization of each type of industry is demonstrated in Figure 5.6. The maximum
standard deviation (SD.) for BOD and COD for inlet and outlet values was found at Taloja CETP
Cooperative Society. The annual performance of the CETPs for the year 2016-17 is represented in
Table 5.25.
Table 5.25. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Navi Mumbai Region.
Location
Parameters (mg/l) Taloja CETP Cooperative
Thane-Belapur Association
Society
Min. 70 145
BOD Max. 2800 5000
(mg/l) Mean 454 1232
SD. 401 990
Inlet
Min. 188 416
COD Max. 7600 9280
(mg/l) Mean 1388 2993
SD. 1065 2116
Min. 7 60
BOD Max. 2400 2800
(mg/l) Mean 107 310
SD. 353 628
Outlet
Min. 24 200
COD Max. 5760 6200
(mg/l) Mean 351 812
SD. 841 1368
It is clear from the Table 5.25 that Thane Belapur Association performed well, where more than 76%
reduction in B.O.D and 75% reduction in C.O.D. at the outlet were noticed. 75% reduction in B.O.D.
and 73% reduction in C.O.D. were observed at the Taloja CETP Cooperative Society station. Also all the
parameters of treated water are within the discharge standard prescribed under EPA, Schedule VI.
Also it is observed that BOD & COD concentrations of treated water at Taloja do not qualify the
discharge standard of 100 and 250mg/l.
5.4.1.3. Raigad
Scale-wise categorization of each industry each is demonstrated in Figure 5.6. The maximum SD. was
found at RIA CETP (I) Ltd. and the minimum SD. was found at MMA CETP Cooperative Society Ltd.
There are 3 CETPs provided in this region and the total amount of effluent being treated in these CETPs
is 63.68 MLD. The collective treatment capacity of these CETPs is 10 MLD. The annual performance of
these CETPs for the year 2016-17 is represented in Table 5.26.
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Table 5.26. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Raigad Region.
Location
MMA-CETP Cooperative PRIA CETP (I) RIA CETP Co-op. Society
Parameters (mg/l)
Society Ltd. Ltd. Ltd.
Min. 110 120 260
BOD Max. 520 3000 2800
(mg/l) Mean 248 409 905
SD. 106 572 505
Inlet
Min. 280 240 864
COD Max. 1760 5920 7240
(mg/l) Mean 698 1098 2852
SD. 353 1228 1292
Min. 16 45 55
BOD Max. 103 650 1100
(mg/l) Mean 59 359 240
SD. 20 144 299
Outlet
Min. 72 124 212
COD Max. 296 1328 2912
(mg/l) Mean 172 988 738
SD. 46 284 791
It is clear from the Table 5.26 that MMA CETP and RIA CETP performances are good, where more than
73% reduction in BOD and 74% reduction in COD at the outlet were achieved. Also all the parameters
of treated water for MMA CETP are within the discharge standard prescribed under EPA, Schedule VI.
However, the parameters for treated water at the PRIA and RIA CETPs are not within prescribed
discharge standards under EPA, Schedule VI.
5.4.1.4. Thane
One CETP is provided to treat the effluent generated from these industries. Total quantity of effluent
generated was 1017 MLD and the same quantity was being treated. The total number of industries in
Thane under each of the categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6 whereas the annual performance of
the CETP for the year 2016-17 is represented in Table 5.27. The treatment capacity of CETP at Tarapur
is exhausted due to excessive quantum of waste water and pollution load. Now, installation of an
additional CETP of 50 MLD as expansion of existing CETP has been proposed.
Table 5.27. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Thane Region.
Location
Parameters (mg/l)
Tarapur Environment Protection Society CETP
Min. 420
Max. 4800
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 1098
SD. 751
Inlet
Min. 1224
Max. 18240
COD (mg/l)
Mean 3492
SD. 2618
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Min. 80
Max. 1600
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 302
SD. 364
Outlet
Min. 204
Max. 3424
COD (mg/l)
Mean 913
SD. 891
The result for Tarapur Environment Protection Society CETP shows 72% reduction in B.O.D. and 74%
reduction in COD in Table 5.27. However concentrations of BOD and COD parameters in treated water
are not within the prescribed limit of 100 and 250 mg/l respectively.
5.4.1.5. Kalyan
The total number of industries in Kalyan under each of the categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6.
The maximum SD. was found at Additional Ambernath CETP and the minimum SD. was found at
ACMA–CETP Cooperative Society Ltd. Six CETPs are provided to treat the effluent generated from
these industries. The total amount of effluent being generated and treated is 83.49 MLD. The
collective treatment capacity of CETPs in Kalyan region is 34.05 MLD. Performance of these CETPs
during the year 2016-17 is presented in Table 5.28.
Table 5.28. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Kalyan Region.
Location
Dombivali
ACMA – Chikhloli- Dombivali
Parameters (mg/l) Additional Better Badlapur
CETP Morivali CETP
Ambernath Environment CETP
Cooperative Effluent (Chemical)
CETP System Association
Society Ltd Treatment (Phase-II)
Association
Min. 65 42 115 575 150 155
BOD Max. 1250 1050 875 1550 2500 1250
(mg/l) Mean 299 431 1096 921 705 480
SD. 256 207 162 304 421 250
Inlet
Min. 216 168 320 1768 400 508
COD Max. 3160 2864 2432 3552 5320 3640
(mg/l) Mean 832 1295 2859 2647 1761 1414
SD. 630 587 493 714 928 623
Min. 13 14 22 380 16 15
BOD Max. 145 210 160 725 190 230
(mg/l) Mean 56 69 302 481 85 88
SD. 24 31 41 117 35 49
Outlet
Min. 44 64 60 768 56 56
COD Max. 468 682 532 1600 656 684
(mg/l) Mean 187 232 783 1174 245 269
SD. 68 83 110 269 103 126
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As per Table 5.28 it is found that at all CETPs except Dombivali CETP (Chemical) (Phase-II) and
Additional Ambernath CETP, the BOD is within the prescribed limit of 100 mg/l. The efficiency of BOD
and COD removal is more than 80% and 77% respectively in ACMA – CETP Cooperative Society Ltd,
Chikhloli-Morivali Effluent Treatment, Dombivali Better Environment System Association, and
Badlapur CETP Association.
5.4.1.6. Pune
Five CETPs have been provided in this region. The total amount of effluent generated in the region is
384.42 MLD and the same amount is treated. The collective treatment capacity of these CETPs is 12.5
MLD. The treatment of all generated effluent despite inadequate treatment capacity can be explained
by presence of private CETPs in industries. The total number of industries in Pune under each of the
categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6. The maximum SD. was found at Ranjangaon CETP and the
minimum SD. was found at Greenfield CET Plant P. Ltd. Performance of CETPs at all these locations
has been regularly monitored by comparing the inlet and outlet parameters as presented in Table
5.29.
Table 5.29. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Pune Region.
Location
Kurkumbh
Parameters (mg/l) Greenfield Environment Hydro Air
Ranjangaon Akkalkot
CET Plant P. Protection Tectonics
CETP CETP
Ltd Co-op. (PCD)
Society
Min. 58 13 38 22 88
BOD Max. 450 3500 1250 260 865
(mg/l) Mean 140 325 1223 92 351
SD. 66 715 286 61 150
Inlet
Min. 156 44 132 60 264
COD Max. 1336 8640 7880 792 2592
(mg/l) Mean 421 892 3482 247 1001
SD. 183 2000 1140 174 438
Min. 11 15 17 9 16
BOD Max. 80 825 120 650 320
(mg/l) Mean 48 80 91 53 121
SD. 18 155 23 148 86
Outlet
Min. 40 40 56 24 56
COD Max. 256 2192 372 2240 952
(mg/l) Mean 133 216 253 146 329
SD. 53 422 68 449 246
It is clear from Table 5.29. that the CETP located at Kurkumbh MIDC is performing very well with
almost 93% efficiency; however the COD in not within the prescribed limit. The BOD and COD values
after treatment at Akkalkot CETP are also not within the prescribed limits of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l.
The Ranjangaon CETP is performing well, with 75% efficiency in reducing BOD and COD, while
Greenfield CET Plant P. Ltd is working at more than 65% efficiency. BOD and COD values of
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1000 Amaravati Additional Amaravati
Thane Nashik 800 Industrial Area
Amaravati
Chandrapur
mg/l
Large Medium Small Large Medium Small 600
Large Medium Small 1000
Large Medium Small Nagpur
204 33 976 287 220 2593 36 8 425 400 Butibori CETP Pvt. Ltd.
101 15 411 800
251 24 451 59 83 2040 10 6 1663 200
10 6 655 600
1 13 1273 18 43 10369
mg/l
1 1 2453 0 1 0 298 400
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
-200 200
Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S Nagpur
0
7000 Thane Tarapur Environment Large Medium Small Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
-200
6000 Protection Society 413 18 1898
5000 Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S
CETP 62 21 2218
4000
3 3 1666
mg/l
3000
2000
1000 Aurangabad
2000 SMS Waluj CETP Pvt
0 Ltd
-1000 Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet 1500
mg/l
Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S 1000
500
Mumbai Navi Mumbai 0
Large Medium Small Large Medium Small Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
-500
206 28 299 55 8 343
Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S
332 66 458 36 11 417
4 5 2213 4 7 260
5000 Greenfield CET Plant P. Ltd Pune
6000 Navi Mumbai Thane-Belapur
5000 Association 4000 Ranjangaon CETP
4000 Taloja CETP Co Kurkumbh Environment
3000 Operative Society 3000 Protection Co-op Society
mg/l
Hydro Air Tectonics (PCD)

2000 2000
Akkalkot Cetp
1000
0 1000
Pune Aurangabad
mg/l
-1000 Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Large Medium Small Large Medium Small 0
Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S 832 232 2159 235 201 1446 Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
4000 -1000 Kolhapur L.K. Akiwate Industrial Co Op, Estate
786 440 3022 26 55 2085 Mean BOD Mean
3500 Ltd COD Mean S.S
4000 ACMA - CETP-Co-operative Society 68 220 5249 LoteParshuram Environment
Kalyan Kalyan Raigad Ltd Kolhapur 7 47 5308 -2000
3000 Protection Co-op Society
3500 Chikhloli-Morivali Effluent Treatment
Large Medium Small Large Medium Small Large Medium Small Kagal-Hatkanangale C.E.T.P.
3000 185
Dombivli CETP 47
(Chemical) (Phase-II) 1159 5000 Raigad MMA-CETP Co 2500 -3000
123 56 1874 76 7 75 Operative Society Ltd
Ichalkaranji Textile Development
2500 63
Additional Ambernath CETP77 3840 4000 2000 Cluster Ltd. (1 MLD)
12 3 24
mg/l
70 27 713 PRIA CETP (I) Ltd Ichalkaranji Textile Development
mg/l
2000 Dombivli Cluster Ltd. (12 MLD)

21 12 1925 4 4 73 Better6 Environment 11System 9477 3000
RIA CETP Co-op. Society
1500
mg/l
1500 Association
Badlapur CETP Association Ltd. 1000
1000 2000
500 1000 500

0 0 0
-500 Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
-1000 -500
-1000 Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S
Mean BOD Mean COD Mean S.S
-1500 Figure 5.6. Industrial statistics for regions in Maharashtra in 2016-17
Kurkumbh Environment Protection Co-op. Society, Ranjangaon CETP, Hydro Air Tectonics (PCD) and
Greenfield CET Plant P. Ltd are within the prescribed limits.
5.4.1.7. Nashik
There presently exists no CETP in this region. However, CETPs are proposed for MIDC Ahmedabad and
MIDC Satpur, Nashik. Total number of industries in Nashik under each of the categories is
demonstrated in Figure 5.6. The total industrial effluent generated in Nashik region during 2016-17
was 170.53 MLD and the same quantity was being treated at respective industries.
5.4.1.8. Aurangabad
There is only one CETP provided of 10 MLD capacity viz. M/s. Waluj CETP Pvt. Ltd. located at MIDC
Area, Waluj. This CETP is in operation. Earlier the CETP was receiving very less effluent from industries.
However, due to continuous follow-up by the Board Officers the CETP is now receiving effluent to the
tune of about 4.5 MLD. M/s. Waluj CETP Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad has received Vasundhara Award during
this year based on its performance. 63 MLD is the collective amount of effluent generated by
industries in Aurangabad and the same quantity is being treated. The treatment of all generated
effluent despite inadequate treatment capacity can be explained by presence of private CETPs in
industries. Total number of industries in Aurangabad under each of the categories is presented in
Figure 5.6 and performance of the CETP is presented in Table 5.30.
Table 5.30. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Aurangabad Region.
Location
Parameters (mg/l)
SMS Waluj CETP Pvt. Ltd.
Min. 0
Max. 1750
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 296
SD. 287
Inlet
Min. 0
Max. 4320
COD (mg/l)
Mean 879
SD. 706
Min. 0
Max. 145
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 35
SD. 38
Outlet
Min. 0
Max. 376
COD (mg/l)
Mean 158
SD. 89
As per Table 5.30., it is observed that the CETP is performing at its maximum efficiency and obtaining
desired results as well. The efficiency of this CETP for removal is 88% for BOD and 81% for COD. The
BOD and COD concentrations after treatment are within the prescribed limits of 100 mg/l and 250
mg/l.
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5.4.1.9. Nagpur
Total number of industries in Nagpur under each of the categories is presented in Figure 5.6. The total
quantity of industrial effluent generated was 25864 MLD and the same amount is being treated. One
CETP is provided in this region to treat the effluent generated from industries. The treatment capacity
of this CETP is 5 MLD. The annual performance of the CETP for the year 2016-17 is represented in
Table 5.31.
Table 5.31. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Nagpur Region.
Location
Parameters (mg/l)
Butibori CETP Pvt. Ltd.
Min. 79
Max. 422
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 221
SD. 77
Inlet
Min. 196
Max. 1280
COD (mg/l)
Mean 616
SD. 233
Min. 5
Max. 40
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 27
SD. 5
Outlet
Min. 20
Max. 140
COD (mg/l)
Mean 104
SD. 26
It is observed from Table 5.3 that the CETP is performing at almost 83% efficiency and achieving the
desired disposal standard of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l for BOD and COD respectively.
5.4.1.10. Amaravati
Total amount of effluent generated and treated in this region is about 21 MLD. There is one CETP in
Amaravati region. The treatment capacity of this CETP is 5 MLD. The annual performance of the CETP
for the year 2016-17 is represented in Table 5.32. The total number of industries in Amaravati under
each of the categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6
Table 5.32. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Amaravati Region.
Location
Parameters (mg/l) Additional Amaravati Industrial Area
Min. 5
Max. 384
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 180
Inlet SD. 119
Min. 16
COD (mg/l) Max. 1064
Mean 532
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SD. 330
Min. 4
Max. 222
BOD (mg/l)
Mean 28
SD. 67
Outlet
Min. 16
Max. 556
COD (mg/l)
Mean 79
SD. 163
It is evident from Table 5.32. that the Additional Amaravati Industrial Area CETP is performing very
well with more than 84% efficiency and the parameters for the treated effluent are within the
prescribed discharge standards of 100 mg/l and 250 mg/l for BOD and COD respectively under EPA,
Schedule VI.
5.4.1.11. Kolhapur
The total amount of effluent generated is 174 MLD. The collective treatment capacity of these CETPs
is 31.5 MLD. The CETP in Sangli region is not yet commissioned. The total number of industries in
Kolhapur under each of the categories is demonstrated in Figure 5.6 and performance of CETPs is
presented in Table 5.33. The maximum SD. was found at Lote Parshuram Environment Protection Co-
op. Society and the minimum SD. was found at Ichalkaranji Textile Development Cluster Ltd. (1 MLD).
Table 5.33. Statistical Analysis Data for CETP Performance in Kolhapur Region.
Location
L.K.
Lote Ichalkaranji Ichalkaranji
Akiwate
Parshuram Kagal- Textile Textile
Industrial
Parameters (mg/l) Environment Hatkanangale Development Development
Co-op.
Protection Co- CETP Cluster Ltd. Cluster Ltd.
Estate
op. Society (1 MLD) (12 MLD)
Ltd
Min. 190 250 10 90 110
BOD Max. 900 1400 680 960 1000
(mg/l) Mean 733 866 200 549 621
SD. 184 232 97 203 198
Inlet
Min. 552 1616 184 264 272
COD Max. 3552 4640 2176 3264 3552
(mg/l) Mean 2278 2697 575 1706 1906
SD. 706 896 304 672 621
Min. 28 75 26 20 18
BOD Max. 625 360 130 60 60
(mg/l) Mean 75 136 75 27 27
SD. 83 38 26 7 8
Outlet
Min. 120 256 104 96 72
COD Max. 1440 1136 408 204 184
(mg/l) Mean 211 373 214 119 113
SD. 182 130 58 21 23
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It is observed from the Table 5.33 that CETPs at Ichalkaranji Textile Development Cluster Ltd. are
treating industrial effluent with more than 93% efficiency, whereas the CETPs at L.K. Akiwate Industrial
Co-op. Estate Ltd. and Lote Parshuram Environment Protection Co-op. Society are performing at more
than 84% efficiency. The least efficient is the Kagal-Hatkanangale CETP with about 62% efficiency. All
CETPs except Lote Parshuram meet the desired discharge standards for water quality.
5.4.1.12. Chandrapur
The total amount of effluent generated from industries in this region is 254.24 MLD and there is no
CETP provided in this region. However industries are treating their effluent individually within the
premises. Therefore all the effluent generated is being treated. The total number of industries in
Chandrapur under each of the category is demonstrated in Figure 5.6.
5.5. Domestic Wastewater Treatment

5.5.1. Analysis of Performance of STP with Statistical Details
Region-wise details of STPs are presented in the following section and STP performance is analyzed
based on MPCB standards of 30mg/l for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and 30mg/l for Chemical
Oxygen Demand (COD). There are 130 STPs in operation in the State of Maharashtra. The total amount
of domestic effluent generated during the year 2016-17 was 42231.43 MLD. Standard deviation for
STP performance has not been included in this report on account of unavailability of flow values
corresponding to the outlet values for each STP.
5.5.1.1. Mumbai
There are 8 STPs in Mumbai and a total of 2671 MLD domestic effluent was generated in the year
2016-17. The collective treatment capacity of these STPs is 2595 MLD. The mean of annual
performance and analysis of all STPs provided in Mumbai region are represented in Table 5.34.
Table 5.34. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Mumbai region.

Parameters (mg/l)
Location BOD (Mean) COD (Mean) O & G (Mean) S.S. (Mean)
Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet
Worli STP - 139.16 - 313.33 - 0 - 56.8
Colaba STP - 123.4 - 282.4 - 0 - 41
Versova 70 7 160 44 BDL BDL 38 22
Bandra 110 70 - - BDL BDL 240 18
MCGM's STP, Ghatkopar I 90 44.25 284 113 BDL BDL 62 66.5
MCGM's STP, Ghatkopar II - 8 - 80 BDL BDL - 10
Malad STP 120 60 165 95 BDL BDL 40 15
Charkop STP 78 80 208 188 BDL BDL 110 76
From Table 5.34 it is observed that BOD outlet values for all STPs except those at Versova and
Ghatkopar II are beyond the standards provided by MPCB. Outlet values for COD at all STPs are beyond
the standards.
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5.5.1.2. Navi Mumbai
There are 5 STPs established in this region under the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The
collective treatment capacity of these STPs is 278 MLD. The total quantity of domestic effluent
generated in Navi Mumbai during the year 2016-17 was 278 MLD. The mean of annual performance
and analysis of all STPs in Navi Mumbai are shown in Table 5.35.
Table 5.35. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Navi Mumbai region.

Parameters (mg/l)
STP- Sector 12, CBD - 5 - 20 - BDL - 12
STP- Sector 50, Nerul - 7 - 32 - BDL - 12
STP- Sector 2, Nerul - 45 - 100 - BDL - 28
STP- Sector 18, Vashi - 8 - 56 - BDL - 10
STP- Sector 20, Sanpada - 6 - 36 - BDL - 22
BOD outlet values for all STPs except Nerul are within MPCB prescribed standards. Outlet values for
COD are within prescribed standards only at Sector-12, CBD.
5.5.1.3. Kalyan
There are 12 STPs in Kalyan region. Out of these, 6 have been provided by the Kalyan-Dombivali
Municipal Corporation. Only two STPs out of these 6 are operational. The mean of annual performance
and analysis are given in Table 5.36. The collective treatment capacity of these STPs is 257 MLD. One
STP with 40 MLD treatment facility is not yet commissioned and the treatment facility of one STP is
inadequate. Data about the remaining two is not available. The total quantity of domestic effluent
generated in Kalyan during the year 2016-17 was 429 MLD.
Table 5.36. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Kalyan region.

Parameters (mg/l)
Adharwadi STP 21 16 50 48 BDL BDL 50 130
Barve STP 30 12.1 90 46 BDL BDL 30 13
Outlet values for BOD at both STPs in Kalyan region are within MPCB prescribed standards. Outlet
values for COD at both STPs do not fall within prescribed standards.
5.5.1.4. Thane
Overall sewage generation from all local bodies under the jurisdiction of Thane Municipal Corporation
is 570 MLD out of which only 98 MLD is being treated at three operational STPs having a combined
treatment capacity of 152 MLD. Performance of all STPs of Thane Municipal Corporation is presented
in Table 5.37.
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Table 5.37. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Thane region.
Parameters (mg/l)
Srushti Complex, Mira,
- 9 - - - BDL - 7
Thane
Mumbra 115 9 652.5 36 BDL BDL 123.4 18.2
Kopri 62 11 160.2 32.22 BDL BDL 47.3 14.5
From Table 5.37, it is observed that all BOD outlet values are within the MPCB prescribed standards
whereas COD outlet values for STPs at Mumbra and Kopri are beyond the standards.
5.5.1.5. Pune
There are 36 STPs in Pune out of which 35 are operational. The collective treatment capacity of these
STPs is 935.89 MLD. Several local bodies in this region have provided these STPs. The mean of annual
performance and analysis are demonstrated in Table5.38. The total amount of domestic effluent
generated in Pune during 2016-17 was 1344.08 MLD.
Table 5.38. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Pune region.

Parameters (mg/l)
PMC STP at Bopodi - 15.7 - 40.9 - BDL - -
Saswad Municipal Council STP - 165 - - - 1.6 - -
PMC STP at Tanajiwadi - 20 - - - BDL - -
PMC STP at New Naidu - 20 - 32.3 - BDL - -
PMC STP at Old Naidu - 12 - 56.4 - 0.1 - -
PMC STP at Mundhwa - 22 - 29.5 - BDL - -
PMC STP at Bhiroba - 35 - 47.3 - BDL - -
PMC STP at Vittalwadi - 24 - 35 - BDL - -
PMC STP at Erandwana - 18 - 34.3 - BDL - -
PMC STP at Baner - 22 - 35.3 - BDL - -
PMC Kharadi STP - 24 - 34.5 - BDL - -
Aquatech Solution Pvt. Ltd. CSTP,
- - - - - - - -
MIDC Hinjewadi, Pune
Kirkee Cantonment Board (8 MLD) - - - - - - - -
Kirkee Cantonment Board (1.2 MLD) - - - - - - - -
Lonawala Municipal Council, - - - - - - - -
Lonawala
Shirur Municipal Council, Shirur - - - - - - - -
Sangavigaon - 5.80 - 16 - BDL - 11.00
Kasarwadi Phase-I - 7.5 - 23.3 - BDL - 14.3
Kasarwadi Phase-II - 12.00 - 34.7 - BDL - 16.20
Kasarwadi Phase-III - 14.70 - 44.0 - BDL - 14.90
Chinchwad Phase-I - 17.30 - 48.0 - BDL - 12.30
Chinchwad Phase-II - 12.70 - 38.0 - BDL - 32.00
Chikhali Phase-I - 12.40 - 41.6 - BDL - 15.20
Chikhali Phase-II - 8.90 - 29.6 - BDL - 11.60
Pimple Nilakh - 10.20 - 30.7 - BDL - 32.30
Akurdi - 11.6 - 37.0 - BDL - 10.3
Ravet - 10.50 - 32.0 - BDL - 13.20
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Dapodi STP - 10.1 - 30.1 - BDL - 17
Charholi - 19.5 - 56.8 - BDL - 29
STP No.1- at compartment no. 79
(City Survey no.257/1) behind
Karmachari Vasahat, At- - 24.4 - 112 - 1.8 - 20
Mahabaleshwar, Tal-
Mahabaleshwar, Dist-Satara
STP No.2- at Survey No.626, near
Dhobi Ghat, At- Mahabaleshwar, Tal- - 22.25 - 132 - 2 12
Mahabaleshwar, Dist-Satara
STP No.1- at Siddharthnagar,
Panchgani, Tal- Mahabaleshwar, - 34.6 - 136 - 1.2 - 36
Dist-Satara
STP No.2- at Shivajinagar, Panchgani,
- 84.75 - 254 - 1.3 - 222.5
Tal- Mahabaleshwar, Dist-Satara.
Baradabari, Near Oxidation Pond,
12.45 - - BDL 8.75
Karad
Pandharpur Municipal Council,
425 90.1 1288 275 3.1 BDL 1201 21.25
Pandharpur
BOD outlet values for all STPs except Saswad Municipal Council STP, PMC STP at Bhiroba,
Siddharthnagar and Shivajinagar at Mahabaleshwar, and Pandharpur Municipal Council are within
prescribed standards. Outlet values for COD at only Mudhwa, Sangavigaon and Kasarwadi Phase-I are
within the prescribed standards.
5.5.1.6. Nashik
There are 9 operational STPs in this region. The collective treatment capacity of STPs in Nashik region
is 238.3 MLD. The total quantity of domestic effluent received by these STPs was 409.14 MLD in the
year 2016-17. 659.47 MLD was the total amount of domestic effluent generated in this region during
this year. The quantity of domestic effluent treated by these STPs was 302.74 MLD. One STP with
treatment capacity of 17.5 MLD has been newly commissioned by Nandurbar Municipal Council at
Nandurbar and is not yet operational. Mean of annual performance status of STPs in Nashik region is
Table 5.39. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Nashik region.

Parameters (mg/l)
Shirpur Municipal Council,
38 12 104 32 BDL BDL 140 122
Tq Shirpur, Dist Dhule
Trimbakeshwar 101 98 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panchak 7.5 MLD 118.56 46.65 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panchak 21 MLD 202.78 58.85 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chehedi 20 MLD 134.55 26.93 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chehedi 22 MLD 97.2 35.2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tapowan-78 MLD 101.22 48.52 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tapowan-52 MLD 93.78 41.08 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shirdi Nagar Panchyat 25 15 91 49 0 0 0 0
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It is observed from the Table 5.39 that BOD outlet values at all STPS except those at Shirpur, Shirdi
and Chehedi (20 MLD) are not within the prescribed MPCB standards of 30 mg/l. Outlet values for COD
are not within the prescribed standards at Shirpur and Shirdi.
5.5.1.7. Aurangabad
There are four STPs in Aurangabad, two provided by the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation and two
by Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation. Under the Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation, two
STPs of 87 and 30 MLD treatment capacities are already operational while a third STP at Sangvi with
15 MLD capacity is under construction and has not been commissioned. The collective treatment
capacity of these STPs is 129 MLD. Table 5.40 represents the mean of annual performance and analysis
of these operational STPs. 351.23 MLD was the total quantity of domestic effluent generated in
Aurangabad during the year 2016-17.
Table 5.40. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Aurangabad region.

Parameters (mg/l)
CIDCO STP Aurangabad - 98 - 253 - 0.6 - 97
Dr. Salim Ali Lake, HUDCO,
- 36 - 94 - 1.3 - 61
Aurangabad
Nanded Waghala City Mun. Corp.
- 63.4 - 158.2 - 2.1 - 28.2
STP (87 MLD)
Nanded Waghala City Mun. Corp.
- 51.9 - 140.8 - 3.8 - 30.6
STP (30 MLD)
Outlet values for BOD and COD at all STPs in Aurangabad region are not within MPCB prescribed
standards.
5.5.1.8. Nagpur
There are two operational STPs under Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) with a collective
treatment capacity of 240 MLD. The quantity of domestic effluent generated in this region was 411
MLD during 2016-17 of which 230 MLD was being treated. Table 5.41 represents the mean of annual
performance and analysis of these operational STPs.
Table 5.41. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Nagpur region.

Parameters (mg/l)
NMC, Nagpur - 16.485 - 61.665 - BDL - 17.15
Outlet values of BOD are within the prescribed standards while outlet values for COD are beyond the
standards.
5.5.1.9. Amaravati
There are two operational STPs in Amaravati region. One is provided by the Municipal Council of
Shegaon (Buldana district) while the other is provided by the Municipal Corporation of Amaravati. The
mean of annual performance and analysis are demonstrated in Table 5.41. The collective treatment
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capacity of these STPs is 37.5 MLD. 222.18 MLD was the total quantity of domestic effluent generated
in Amaravati during the year 2016-17.
Table 5.42. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Amaravati region.

Parameters (mg/l)
Amaravati Municipal Corporation 13 6.8 46 28 - - 16 18
Municipal Council, Shegaon Tq. - 26.33 - 65.33 - 0.13 - 34
Shegaon Dist. Buldana
Both STPs in Amaravati region have BOD outlet values within prescribed standards. Outlet values for
COD at Shegaon are not within standard limits.
5.5.1.10. Kolhapur
There are two STPs in Kolhapur region. One has been provided by Kolhapur Municipal Corporation
while the other has been provided by the Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation. The collective treatment
capacity of these STPs is 75 MLD. The total quantity of domestic effluent generated in Kolhapur region
during the year 2016-17 was 269.47 MLD. Table 5.41 represents the mean of annual performance and
analysis of these operational STPs.
Table 5.43. Mean of Annual Performances of STPs in Kolhapur region.

Parameters (mg/l)
Kolhapur Municipal
- 12.32 - 64 - BDL - 22.7
Corporation
Ichalkaranji Municipal Council 626.85 27.25 1963.42 95 2.72 BDL 162.85 30.87
BOD outlet values for Kolhapur region are within MPCB prescribed standards. COD outlet values for
both STPs are not within prescribed standards.
5.5.1.11. Chandrapur
There are no operational STPs in this region. However, civil work of two STPs at Pathanpura and
Rahamat Nagar area is completed and are yet to be commissioned. The total quantity of domestic
effluent generated in Chandrapur region was almost 60 MLD during the year 2016-17.
5.7. Solid Waste Management in Maharashtra

Solid waste is classified into four different types depending on their source. The first category of solid
waste is Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). It consists of household waste, construction and demolition
debris (CnD), sanitation residue, and waste from streets, generated mainly from residential and
commercial complexes. As per MoEF&CC it includes commercial and residential waste generated in
municipal or notified areas in either solid or semi-solid form excluding industrial hazardous wastes but
including treated bio-medical wastes. The second category of solid waste is Hazardous Solid Waste
(HSW) which is also termed as industrial waste. It may contain toxic substances which are corrosive,
highly inflammable, or which react when exposed to certain elements e.g. gases. The third category
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of solid waste is biomedical waste (BMW) or hospital waste. It is usually infectious waste that may
include waste like sharps, soiled waste, disposables, anatomical waste, cultures, discarded medicines,
chemical wastes usually in the form of disposable syringes, swabs, bandages, body fluids, human
excreta, etc. These can be a serious threat to human health if not managed in a scientific and
discriminate manner. The fourth category of waste is electronic waste or e-waste and includes
discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale,
salvage, recycling or disposal are also considered e-waste.
Major waste treatment and disposal methods for MSW include thermal treatment, dumps and
landfills, and biological waste treatment. There are various processes used to treat BMW viz. chemical
processes, thermal processes, mechanical processes, irradiation processes and biological processes.
Treatment technologies for HSW have been categorized as physical, chemical, biological, thermal, or
stabilization/fixation. The two methods for proper treatment of e-waste
are recycling and refurbishing.
In the State of Maharashtra there are 262 local bodies, comprising of 27 Municipal Corporations, 16-
‘A’ Class Municipal Council, 54- ‘B’ Class Municipal Council, 150- ‘C’ Class Municipal Council, 9 Nagar
Panchayat, 6-Cantonment Boards generating about 23,449.66 MT of municipal solid waste every day
out of which 6774.5 MT/day is being treated. Total hazardous waste generation of Maharashtra was
26,06,728 MT/year out of which 3,42,127 MT/year was treated in 4 Common Hazardous Waste
Treatment Facilities during 2016-17. The amount of hazardous waste generated mentioned is the
permitted generation potential based on Consent data. Data on recyclable waste is not currently
available. Total Biomedical Waste generated in Maharashtra State was 71,512 kg/day and the same
amount was treated.
5.7.1. Analysis of Waste Management with Statistical details

The detailed report on the quantity of different categories of solid waste generated and treated in all
the regions in Maharashtra during the year 2016-17 is given below.
5.7.1.1. Mumbai region

 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 9,083 MT/day
 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste treated – 3,199 MT/day
 Quantity of hazardous solid waste generated – 172440.92 MT/A of which 14008.1 MT/A was
treated.
 Quantity of biomedical solid waste generated – 16,906 kg/day.
5.7.1.2. Navi Mumbai region

 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste generated – 737 MT/day
 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste treated – 675 MT/day
 Quantity of Hazardous Solid Waste generated - 251154.11 MT/A of which 57925.76 MT/A is
being treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated - 1336 kg/day.
5.7.1.3. Thane region

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 Quantity of Hazardous Solid Waste generated – 573276.37 MT/A of which 41836.3 MT/A is
being treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated –2696.7 kg/day.
5.7.1.4. Kalyan region

 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste treated – 28.5 MT/day
 Quantity of Hazardous Solid Waste generated - 641997.03 MT/A of which 37590.9 MT/A is
being treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated – 1614.28 kg/day.
5.7.1.5. Raigad region

 Quantity of Hazardous Solid Waste generated – 235742.09 MT/A of which 64151.24 MT/A
was treated.
5.7.1.6. Kolhapur region

 Quantity of Hazardous Solid Waste generated – 76530.87 MT/A of which 19813.7 MT/A was
treated.
5.7.1.7. Pune region

was treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated – 10,361 kg/day.
5.7.1.8. Nashik region

treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated –20,018 kg/day.
5.7.1.9. Amaravati region

 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste treated – NIL
 Quantity of Hazardous Solid Waste generated – 9172.74 MT/A out of which 637.97 MT/A was
treated.
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5.7.1.10. Aurangabad region

treated.
5.7.1.11. Nagpur region

was being treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated –5548 kg/day.
5.7.1.12. Chandrapur region

treated.
 Quantity of Biomedical Solid Waste generated – 900 kg/day.
5.7.2. Status of Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility
There are four Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facilities (CHWTSDF)
installed and operating successfully in the State of Maharashtra. Two facilities namely Mumbai Waste
Management (MWM), Taloja and Trans Thane Waste Management Association (TTCWMA), Mahape,
are located under Navi Mumbai region; one facility namely Maharashtra Enviro Power Ltd (MEPL),
Ranjangaon is located in Pune region and Vidharbha Enviro Protection Ltd. (VEPL), Butibori Industrial
Area is located in Nagpur region. Presently 6160 industries are members of these 4 facilities and are
disposing their hazardous waste. Hazardous waste generation and treatment of the State is presented
in Figure 5.6 and a summary of hazardous waste received and individual capacities of CHWTSDFs are
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700000
Hazardous Solid Waste generated

600000
500000
400000
(MT/A)
300000
200000
100000
0
Figure 5.6. Region-wise hazardous waste generation
Table 5.44. Summary of Hazardous Waste Received at disposal sites in 2016-17

Site DLF* (MT/M) LAT* (MT/M) INC* (MT/M) Total
(MT/M)
MWML, Taloja, Raigad 71446 118139 25094 214679
TTCWMA, Mahape, Navi 2300.734 8749.867 11050.601
Mumbai
MEPL, Ranjangaon, Pune 38805.96 33565.29 28079.39 100450.64
VEPL, Butibori, Nagpur 9785 12958 2545 25288
Total 122337.694 173412.157 55718.39 351468.241
* DLF- Direct Land Filling, LAT- Landfilling After Treatment, INC- Incineration
Various methods such as DLF, LAT, INC and onsite hydroclave are used for the treatment of hazardous
waste. 122337.694 MT/month HW was treated with DLF method, 173412.157 MT/month by LAT
method and 55718.39 MT/month by INC method. Table 5.45 represents the number of units in each
region that has been granted authorization to generate HSW.
Table 5.45. No. of units in each region that is given authorization to generate HSW
Mu Navi Chan
Regio Raig Tha Kal Pun Nashi Auran Nag Amar Kolha Tot
mba Mum drapu
n ad ne yan e k gabad pur avati pur al
i bai r
Total 397 715 375 777 894 1238 502 338 356 78 363 127 61
no. of 60
units
 Details of Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities:

(1) Total no. of HCFs: 52704
(i) Bedded: 20225
(ii) Non-bedded: 32479
(2) Total no. of beds: 251948
(3) Status of authorization
(a) Total no. of HCFs applied for authorization: 19622
(b) Total no. of HCFs granted authorization: 19197
(c) Total no. of applications under consideration: 279
(d) Total no. of applications rejected: 2
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(e) Total no. of HCFs in operation without applying for authorization: 50
(4) Quantity of Bio-medical waste generation (in kg/day)
(a) Bio-medical waste generation by bedded hospitals (kg/day): 57772.70
(b) Bio-medical waste generation by non-bedded hospitals (kg/day): 13667.70
(c) Any other: 70.805 kg/day
Total (kg/day): 71511.5
(5) Total Bio-medical Waste Treatment & disposed (kg/day): 71511.5
There were 310 bedded HCFs having captive treatment facilities with a total installed captive
treatment facility of 6201.82 kg/day. There were 3696 non-bedded HCFs having captive treatment
facilities in the form of deep burial pits. The total bio-medical waste treated and disposed by captive
treatment facilities was 5610.431 kg/day during the year 2016-17. Information on HCFs having captive
treatment facilities is shown in Table 5.46.
There were 34 CBWTFs in operation with a total installed treatment capacity of 331672.2 kg/day. The
total quantity of BMW collected from member HCFs was 65901.03 kg/day and all of it was treated by
CBWTFs in the year 2016-17.
Table 5.46. Information on HCFs having captive treatment facilities (for the year 2016)
Total bio-medical waste Total installed treatment capacity in kg/day Total bio-medical waste
generated (kg/day) Incinerator Autoclave Deep Burial Any other treated (kg/day)
Incineration 810.56
Autoclave 450.3
5610.431 1760 1167.3 3535.5 24 Deep Burial 4325.571
Any other 24
Total 5610.431
5.8. Electronic Waste

Electronic waste or e-waste consists of discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics
which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal are also considered e-waste.
Informal processing of e-waste in developing countries can lead to adverse human health effects and
environmental pollution. Electronic scrap components, such as CPUs contain potentially harmful
components such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, or brominated flame retardants. Recycling and
disposal of e-waste may involve significant risk to health of workers and communities in developed
countries and great care must be taken to avoid unsafe exposure in recycling operations and leaking
of materials such as heavy metals from landfills and incinerator ashes.
 Implementation of the E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

 For effective implementation of the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 a
circular was issued on 20/07/2012 which is available on the MPCB website.
 MOEF&CC, Government of India, has notified new E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 on
23rd March, 2016; which will come into force from the 1st day of October, 2016.
 A registration committee has been constituted for grant or renewal of registration under the
E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 for dismantling/recycling of E-waste using
environmentally sound technologies.
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 During the year 2016-17, the Board has granted authorization and registration under the E-
waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, to 51 E-waste dismantlers and 7 E-waste
recyclers having environmental sound management of E-Waste.
Details of authorizations issued under the E-waste (M & H) Rules, 2011 to dismantlers/recyclers/
collection/producers are as shown in Table 5.47.
Table 5.47. Status of E-Waste Generation and Recycling in Maharashtra State

Types of Authorization/Registration Capacity of E-Waste
Authorization/Registratio Granted By the Board (No.s) generation/collection/dismantling/recyclin
n Granted by Board g (MT/A)
Recyclers 7 16640
Dismantlers 51 55520
5.9. Performance of Board Laboratories

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has established/recognized a Central Laboratory at Navi Mumbai
and 7 Regional Laboratories at Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Chiplun, Thane and Chandrapur
respectively under Sub-Section 2 of Section 17 of the Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 and the Air (P & CP)
Act, 1981. These laboratories are well equipped and approved by Ministry of Environment & Forest
(MoEF), Government of India (Got), Delhi under E(P) Act, 1986 and are also ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS
18001:2007 certified.
The Board's laboratories function as defined under Water and Air Act; and Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 and rules made there under to analyze samples collected by field officers from respective
regions for analysis of water, air & hazardous waste, municipal solid waste, biomedical waste samples
and submit reports to respective Sub-Regional Offices for further regulatory action. Regional Lab,
Chandrapur analyzes only air samples.
MPCB laboratories are well equipped with modern sophisticated instruments and equipment like UV
Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph (GC), Mass Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer (AAS), Ion Chromatography (IC), Inductive Couple Plasma (ICP), Adsorbable
Organic Halide Analyzers (AOx), CHNS Analyzers and others. Analysis of performance of Board
laboratories for the year 2016-17 is as shown in Table 5.48 and is represented graphically in Figures
5.7, 5.8 and 5.9.
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Table 5.48. Yearly performances of Board’s laboratories (April-2016 to March-2017).
Total No. of Samples Total No. of Samples Total no. of Parameters
Sr. No. Laboratory Received Analyzed Analyzed
Water Air H.W. Water Air H.W. Water Air H.W.
1 CL*, Navi Mumbai 9090 524 173 9448 525 206 103662 5270 1413
2 RL*, Nagpur 2548 395 26 2672 395 26 36839 926 213
3 RL, Aurangabad 1785 184 38 1757 183 34 21043 538 135
4 RL, Pune 4309 306 19 5683 313 42 62221 906 291
5 RL, Nashik 3020 37 37 3110 32 40 38900 187 341
6 RL, Chiplun 4564 352 94 4965 367 103 54026 934 983
7 RL, Thane 3363 201 - 3264 201 - 18031 778 -
RL, Chandrapur 8 - 168 - 0 168 - - 465 -
TOTAL 28679 2167 387 30899 2184 451 334722 10004 3376
*CL – Central laboratory, RL- Regional Laboratory
Regional Laboratory, Nagpur has received 13 coal samples for the year 2016-2017 and all coal sample
parameters (26) have been analyzed. Regional Laboratory, Chandrapur has received one coal sample
for the year 2016-2017 and two coal sample parameters have been analyzed. The remaining Board
laboratories are yet to start coal analysis.
10000
9000
No. of samples received
Water
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Figure 5.7. Total water samples received in each region (2016-17).
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600
Air
500
400
300
200
100
Figure 5.8. Total air samples received in each region (2016-17).
200
180
H.W.
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Figure 5.9. Total hazardous waste samples received in each region (2016-17).
 Achievements of MPC Board Laboratories.

A. ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified:
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board's Central laboratory and seven regional laboratories located at
Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Thane and Chiplun have been awarded ISO
9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007 in March 2014 by BSCIC, a certification body accredited by
National Accreditation Board for Certification (NABC) for their QMS and OHSAS certification services
and also accredited by foreign direct accreditation by Joint Accreditation System for Australia and New
Zealand (JASANZ) and continued in March 2015 after first surveillance audit and in March 2016 after
second surveillance audit.
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B. 100% Performance in Inter Laboratory Proficiency testing in analysis:
Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi conducts exercises through "Inter Laboratory Proficiency
Testing" program across the country for EPA approved laboratories including State Pollution Control
Board's laboratories for chemical, biological and microbiological analysis. During the year 2016-17, all
regional laboratories except Regional Laboratory, Chandrapur participated in this program.
C. Strong support in Judicial matters:

As per direction of High Court Bombay (No. PIL 17/2011 dated 01/03/2011) and order vide No.
MPCB/PSO/B-27 dated 02/03/2011, MPCB laboratories complete weekly analysis of CETP Joint
Vigilance Sample analysis across the State and submit analysis reports well within time for hoisting the
performance of CETPs on MPCB website.
D. Time bound completion of analysis of samples collected under special projects:

During Ganesh festival MPCB laboratories analyze samples collected from lakes, rivers, creeks and sea
pre- and post- immersion of the idol.
E. Training to Scientific Staff:

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board imparted training to scientific officers and employees of the
Board in the year 2016 through "Advanced Analytical Instrumentation Techniques and Its Application
in Environmental Analysis” at the National Institute of Oceanography, Goa and Indian Institute of
Toxicology Research, Lucknow.
F. Coal Analysis for Ash Content:

All MPCB Laboratories have developed facilities of coal analysis for parameter "Ash Content".
G. Important initiatives of MPC Board Laboratories:

 ISO 9001:2008 standard changed to ISO 9001:2015. MPCB Laboratories have initiated the process
for this transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015.
 To initiate process of ISO/IEC 17025 NABL accreditation of MPCB laboratories, MPCB has imparted
"ISO/IEC 17025 Awareness and Measurement Uncertainty" training to 30 scientific employees.
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6. REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS & CONTROL MEASURES TAKEN IN
RESPECTIVE REGIONS
The environmental issues faced by different regions in the State of Maharashtra and the control
measures implemented by the Board are described in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1. Region-wise environmental problems and control measures taken by the Board.
Region Issue Control measures adopted
- Development of industries causing air - Air pollution control (APC) systems
pollution. (swinging hood, duct line, air blower, cyclone,
- Improper treatment of effluent in bag house, wet type scrubber, and 30 m
industrial area. chimneys) provided.
- Illegal and unscientific dumping of - Khemani Nalla diversion project proposal
MSW. submitted to GoM for final approval.
- Improper disposal facility for sewage & - High efficiency aspirator mechanism
Kalyan solid waste. provided at Badlapur CETP.
- ETPs not provided for some industries. - Reverse osmosis with MEE provided at ETP
- River water pollution as a result of these at Gorhe.
issues.
- Unorganized & illegal construction of
power looms, godowns.
- Vehicular pollution.
- APC systems, RO, MEEP systems provided.
- Air pollution due to vehicles and
Aurangabad - Industries have joined CHWTSDF for safe
constructions.
disposal of HW.
-RO Kolhapur has regularly corresponded
- River water pollution due to discharge with concerned authorities for water sample
of untreated sewage. analysis and adoption of precautionary
Kolhapur measures.
- Unscientific disposal of MSW.
- Follow up taken for MSW and sewage
treatment issues.
Nashik - Air pollution due to stone crushers. - MPCB has issued directions U/s 31 A of Air
- Pollution of Godavari river water Act and 33 A of Water Act.
pollution due to Kumbhmela pilgrimage. - The Board has directed Nashik Municipal
Corporation (NMC) to avoid discharge of
untreated sewage into river.
- MPCB has issued consent to NMC with
condition to operate and maintain STPs to
achieve BOD levels between 30 mg/l and 10
mg/l.
- The Board monitored river water quality &
STP regularly during the year.
Pune - River water pollution due to - Rigorous follow up with PMC for MSW
uncontrolled sand dredging, unscientific facility project completion at Fursungi.
disposal of MSW and sewage, agricultural - Rigorous follow up with local bodies and
runoff and large number of pilgrims. MIDC authorities for sewage treatment and
- Treatment facilities for MSW not CETP set up respectively.
operational or facing technology failure. - River water sampling during Ashadhi and
- Ground water contamination due to Kartiki pilgrimages at Alandi and Pandharpur.
seepage from distilleries and leachates. - Composite sampling of CETPs at Talegaon,
Bio-remediation not possible. Ranjangaon, Kurkumbh, Chincholi and
Solapur.
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Thane - Lack of segregation of MSW and -27 industries have started recycling and
unscientific disposal. reusing 50% was treated effluent.
- Creek and nalla water pollution due to - Zero discharge system provided at 3 textile
discharge of partly/untreated sewage industries.
and effluent. Waste water not recycled - Closure directions were issued to 15
and reused. industries operating without consent.
- Development of illegal industries. - Resolution of Standing Committee
submitted regarding financial provision of
25% amount of annual budget for provision
of STP and MSW treatment facilities at
Thane, Mira Bhayander and Vasai-Virar.
- Criminal case filed against Thane Municipal
Corporation, Vasai Virar City Municipal
Corporation and MBMC before appropriate
Court of Law, under section 15 of EP Act,
1986 for violation of MSW Rules.
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & SURVEYS
7.1. Noise monitoring during Ganesh Festival 2016

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has been carrying out studies of ambient noise levels in the State
of Maharashtra during the period of Ganesh Festival for more than 9 years as a continuous process.
Ambient noise monitoring was carried out at 132 locations from 26 Municipal Corporation of
Maharashtra for 5 days period during Ganesh Festival i.e. on 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 15th September 2016
from 6 PM to 12 AM for each location which comprised of residential, commercial and silence zones.
Noise monitoring was carried out using calibrated Sound Level Meters (Type II) kept at fast response
mode keeping in view the rapidly changing nature of noise levels, and using ‘A’ filter. The details of
the number of noise monitoring locations at certain regions in Maharashtra are provided in Table 7.1.
In the present study, hourly and day wise Leq has been calculated to compare the results obtained
from various locations.
Table 7.1. Noise monitoring locations in Maharashtra during Ganesh Festival 2016.
Navi
Region Mumbai Thane Kalyan Pune Nashik Aurangabad Nagpur Amaravati Kolhapur Chandrapur
Mumbai
No. of 25 5 9 3 20 5 5 5 3 3 3
locations
Comparative hourly noise levels on 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 15th September 2016 during Ganesh Festival
at different locations in Maharashtra are presented in Figure 7.1. The equivalent steady sound level
of a noise energy-averaged over time was calculated and represented as Leq based on which the
impact of noise created during the festival was measured.
120 Night time (5th Sept) Night time (6th Sept) Night time (9th Sept)
Night time (10th Sept) Night time (15th Sept)
Noise levels in dB(A) Leq
100
80
60
40
20
0
Figure 7.1. Noise levels during Ganesh festival 2016 at different locations in Maharashtra.
The highest noise level during Ganesh festival 2016 was recorded at Nashik during night time
monitoring on 15th September. Lowest noise levels during Ganesh festival 2016 were recorded at Navi
Mumbai during night time on 9th September and at Nagpur during night time on 6th September.
7.2. Conclusion
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This year 132 locations from 26 Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra recorded noise levels for 5
days during Ganesh Festival i.e. on 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 15th September 2016 for 6 hours from 6 PM to
12 AM for each location in residential, commercial and silence zones. There was a significant decrease
in the noise levels in almost all areas like Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Kalyan and Nagpur. The main noise
level increase was more due to the increase in traffic and lesser due to the festival. People have
become more aware about the ill effects of noise pollution and such awareness has given good
returns. It should also be noted that the police were very active in controlling the noise level this year.
The awareness of noise pollution has increased within the public through different media like
newspaper and television. Many people celebrated an eco-friendly Ganesh Festival to control
environmental pollution. The decrease in noise pollution is a result of this awareness.
7.3. Noise Monitoring during Diwali festival 2016

In order to assess the ambient noise levels in the environment during Diwali festival period, MPCB has
taken an initiative to carry out noise monitoring at 158 locations all over Maharashtra over 3 days
during Diwali Festival i.e. on 30th (Lakshmi-Pujan), 31st (Balipratipada) October, 2016 and 1st November
(Bhaubeej), 2016 for 24 hours in different cities in Maharashtra. The main aim of the project is to
determine the trends and variations of noise levels in various areas of the city for different land uses
and to create awareness about noise pollution through availability of scientific noise level data.
Noise measurements were done using calibrated Sound Level Meters (Type II) kept on fast response
mode keeping in view the rapidly changing nature of noise levels, and using ‘A’ filter. The main purpose
of noise monitoring was to determine the impact of noise generated during Diwali by various activities
like bursting firecrackers and sound and music systems on humans and to assess the consequent
environmental disturbances. The present study covered 26 Municipal Corporations with 158 locations
all over the Maharashtra. These locations consisted of mixed categories of areas including residential,
commercial and silence zones. The details of number of noise monitoring locations at certain regions
in Maharashtra are provided in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2. Noise Monitoring Locations in Maharashtra during Diwali Festival 2016.
Navi
Mum Tha Kaly Pun Nash Auranga Nagp Amarav Kolhap Chandra
Region Mum
bai ne an e ik bad ur ati ur pur
bai
No. of
locatio 45 10 5 3 15 5 5 10 3 8 3
ns
Hourly noise levels on 30th, 31st October and 1st November, 2016 during Diwali Festival at different
locations in Maharashtra are presented in Figure 7.2.
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30th Oct Day time 30th Oct Night time 31st Oct Day time
31st Oct Night time 1st Nov Day time 1st Nov Night time
90
80
Noise levels in dB(A) Leq
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Figure 7.2. Noise levels during Diwali festival 2016 at different locations in Maharashtra.
The highest level of noise during Diwali festival 2016 was observed at Chandrapur during day time on
30th October. The lowest level of noise was observed at Amaravati during night time on 31st October.
7.4. Conclusion
The noise level in many regions was lesser this year as compared to last year and the noise of
firecrackers was also limited. Yet noise levels were beyond the permissible limits and were more than
what a human ear or an animal can resist. Also, during night time, after 10 pm loud noise was created
by bursting firecrackers which create difficulties to babies, old people and even stray dogs and other
animals.
It cannot be ignored that the impact of noise is correlated with distance. Noise level measurements
were carried out at specified locations. The levels recorded may be different from any other and
people staying nearby any place where firecrackers are burst may receive more noise levels.
Therefore, this study cannot conclude that noise pollution and its effects have truly decreased. Over
each year, there is a difference in the levels of noise created and people have also taken precautions
in making their festival eco-friendly. More awareness about ill effects of the use of firecrackers should
be made which may ultimately lessen the levels of noise pollution.
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8. ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
Training constitutes an integral and continuous process for any learning and development.
Understanding advancements in technology and new provisions in environmental aspects, quality of
work, responsibilities in respective fields and overall development in the field of environment and
work all boils down to effective training programs imparted to each accountable member of the Staff
and Officers of the Board.
It is therefore one of the primary functions of the Board to plan and organize these training programs
of varied capacities in different aspects of prevention, abatement and control of pollution. The Board
deputes its staff and officers for training of different aspects for knowledge in environment protection
and pollution control, cleaner technologies, waste minimization and amendments in respective Acts
and Rules to adequately equip them to perform their duties with highest efficiency.
During the year 2016-17, the Board had deputed 115 officers to attend training in technical, scientific
and administrative courses organizing 40 training programs during the year.
The categories of training programs conducted during 2016-17 at national and international levels,
total number of participants and total fees are summarized in Table 9.1. The various training
courses/workshops/seminars/lectures attended by the Staff and the Officers of the Board conducted
during this year are summarized in Annexure 5.
Table 8.1.Training Abstract for the period from 01.04.2016 to 31.03.2017

National level
Total Participants Total
Sr. No. Fees (Rs.)
Technical Administrative Scientific Participants
1. 95 5 13 113 6,82,550
International level
Total Participants
Sr. No. Total Fees (Rs.)
Technical Administrative Scientific
1. 2 0 0 2 0
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9. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
For sustainable development it is necessary to promote and create environmental awareness among
communities, businesses and governments. Therefore the Board organizes various environmental
awareness programs across the State of Maharashtra. During the year 2016-17 the following programs
on environmental awareness were conducted by the Board.
Month Subject Details

April 2016 Financial grant for public awareness On behalf of the MOEF&CC, Nagpur, the Climate
through Nagpur FM radio channels for Change Science Express created environmental
Climate Change Science Express awareness for school students. For informing the
organized at Nagpur on behalf of public about the Science Express, Nagpur FM
MOEF&CC, Nagpur. channels had organized a public awareness
program.
April 2016 Advertisement for Vasundhara Advertisement for Vasundhara Puraskar 2015-16
Puraskar 2015-16 competition competition published in leading newspapers.
published in leading newspapers.
April 2016 Public awareness created for 22nd Public awareness created for World Earth Day (22nd
April, 2016 World Earth Day through April, 2016) through leading newspapers.
leading newspapers.
April 2016 Public awareness messages publicized Special column for public awareness messages
through leading newspapers such as publicized through leading newspapers such as
Dainik Samna, Sakaal, Divya Marathi Dainik Samna, Sakaal, Divya Marathi on 22nd April,
on 22nd April, 2016 World Earth Day. 2016 World Earth Day.
April 2016 Information panels set up at selected Setting up information panels at selected bus stops
bus stops in Nagpur city for informing in Nagpur city for informing the public about the
the public about the Climate Change Climate Change Science Express on behalf of
Science Express on behalf of MOEF&CC.
MOEF&CC.
April 2016 Public awareness messages publicized Special public awareness column publicized in
in leading newspapers such as leading newspapers such as Loksatta, Indian
Loksatta, Indian Express, Lokmat on Express, Lokmat on 22nd April, 2016 World Earth
22nd April, 2016 World Earth Day. Day.
on 22nd April, 2016 World Earth Day in Maharashtra Times of India on 22nd April, 2016
Maharashtra Times of India. World Earth Day.
on 22nd April, 2016 World Earth Day in leading newspapers such as DNA, Hindustan Times,
leading newspapers such as DNA, Midday on 22nd April, 2016 World Earth Day.
Hindustan Times, Midday.
June 2016 Public awareness messages publicized Special public awareness column publicized in
on 5th June, 2016 World Environment leading newspapers such as Dainik Sakaal, Divya
Day in leading newspapers such as Marathi, Samna on 5th June, 2016 World
Dainik Sakaal, Divya Marathi, Samna. Environment Day.
on 5th June, 2016 World Environment leading newspapers such as Loksatta, Indian
Day in leading newspapers such as Express, Lokmat on 5th June, 2016 World
Loksatta, Indian Express, Lokmat. Environment Day.
on 5th June, 2016 World Environment leading newspapers such as DNA, Hindustan Times,
Day in leading newspapers such as Midday on 5th June, 2016 World Environment Day.
DNA, Hindustan Times, Midday.
June 2016 Public awareness messages publicized Public awareness messages publicized on 22nd April,
on 5th June, 2016 World Environment 2016 World Earth Day in leading newspapers.
Day in leading newspapers.
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June 2016 Financial grants for regional and sub- Payment of financial grants for regional and sub-
regional offices on occasion of 5th regional offices on occasion of 5th June, 2016 World
June, 2016 World Environment Day. Environment Day.
June 2016 Financial grant for environmental Environmental awareness campaign called
awareness campaign called ‘Paryavaranachi Vaari Pandharichya Daari’ was
‘Paryavaranachi Vaari Pandharichya organized for the on-foot pilgrimage from Alandi to
Daari’. Pandharpur on occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi. As
environmental issues are equally detrimental to
urban and rural areas, fundamental messages such
as plastic waste removal, proper use of water,
electricity and natural resources, use of limited
electrical power for agriculture, use of organic
fertilizers, proper waste management of wet waste
and dry waste were spread among the 10 lakh
devotees who had gathered for the Pandharpur
pilgrimage. These messages were made public
through folk art, popularly known as Kirtan, Bharud,
and Povada. In this 15 day long pilgrimage, Sangeet
Natak Academy award winner, Smt. Chandabai
Tiwari, famous Shahir Shree Devanand Mali and
Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj
Wabale created public awareness through Bharud,
Povada and Kirtan respectively. This year’s
Pandharpur pilgrimage was inaugurated at Pune by
Cabinet Minister Mr. Girish Bapat, Mayor of Pune,
Mr. Prasanna Jagtap, In-charge Member Secretary
of MPCB, Mr. Pundalik Mirashe and folk art
researcher, Dr. Prakash Khandge. The conclusion of
this pilgrimage was organized on the eve of
Aashadhi Ekadashi in the presence of Chief
Minister, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Mrs. Amruta
Fadnavis, Cabinet Minister (Solapur), Mr. Vijay
Deshmukh, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr.
Babanrao Lonikar, Senior Cabinet Minister, Mr.
Mahadev Jankar, Chairman and Additional Chief
Secretary, MPCB, Mr. Satish Gavai and other
dignitaries.
Inauguration of environmental awareness campaign ‘Paryavaranachi Vaari Pandharichya Daari’ at Pandharpur.

June 2016 Financial grant for public awareness Green Idea, an environmental and public
campaign Green Idea 2016 organized awareness conference was organized at Thane as a
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by Mumbai Tarun Bharat and Samarth joint venture between Mumbai Tarun Bharat and
Bharat Vyaspeeth on 5th June, 2016. Samarth Bharat Vyaspeeth on occasion of World
Environment Day. Financial grant for this
conference was provided by MPCB.
June 2016 Financial assistance for Bhamla On occasion of World Environment Day (5th June,
Foundation’s public awareness 2016) ‘We Love India’ had organized a public
campaign on 5th June, 2016. awareness campaign related to the environment
where canvas painting of environment related
messages, discussions on public awareness and a
variety of other activities were organized at Bandra.
Famous movie personalities, sportspersons and
environmental cabinet ministers were present.
June 2016 Financial grant to Bhimashankar Awareness building program of ‘Use Bicycles,
Pratishthan on 5th of June 2016 World Refuse Fuel’ organized by the Bhimashankar
Environment Day. Pratishthan was organized in the city of Mumbai.
People were urged to use bicycles. This initiative
was launched at Y. B. Chavan auditorium in the
presence of Minister for Environment, Mr. Ramdas
Kadam and Dr. P. Anbalagan, Member Secretary
(MPCB).
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Hon’ble Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, GoM, inaugurating World Environment Day Program at Y. B.
Chavan Auditorium, Churchgate, Mumbai on 5th June, 2016 in the presence of Hon’ble Shri. Pravin Pote-Patil,
Minister of State for Environment, GoM, Hon’ble Shri. Swadheen Kshatriya, Chief Secretary, GoM and Dr. P.
Anbalagan, Member Secretary, MPCB.
Hon’ble Shri. Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister, GoM, inaugurating Marathi website in presence of EIC
department team, Hon’ble Shri. Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for Environment, GoM, Hon’ble Shri. Pravin Pote-
Patil, Minister of State for Environment, GoM, Hon’ble Shri. Swadheen Kshatriya, Chief Secretary, GoM and
Dr. P. Anbalagan, Member Secretary, MPCB.
June 2016 Public awareness messages publicized On occasion of World Environment Day (5th June,
on 5th June, 2016 in newspapers such 2016) environmental awareness messages were
as Maharashtra Times and Times of publicized in all editions of newspapers in the State.
India.
June 2016 Financial assistance for publishing of On 5th June, 2016 World Environment Day, a section
section for environmental and public for environmental and public awareness was
awareness in magazines such as India published in magazines such as India Today, Enviro
Today, Enviro Friend and Amrutvel on Friend and Amrutvel.
5th June, 2016 World Environment
Day.
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June 2016 Financial assistance for awareness On occasion of World Environment Day (5th June,
campaign organized by Viewmanity 2016) Viewmanity Foundation had organized rallies
Foundation on 5th June, 2016 World and various competitions at Mumbai and Kherda
Environment Day. near Nashik.
July 2016 Financial assistance (rent for P.L. A Ganesh idol exhibition was organized as a joint
Deshpande Art Academy) for venture by MPBC and Mangalmurti Dot Com at the
environment friendly Ganesh idol Government of Maharashtra’s P. L. Deshpande Art
exhibition organized by MPCB and Academy. The exhibition was inaugurated by
Mangalmurti Dot Com. Member Secretary, MPCB. Other MPCB officials
along with Public Relations Officer attended this
event. A workshop for making eco-friendly Ganesh
idols was also conducted at this event. This
exhibition received an energetic response from
Ganesh devotees.
July 2016 Public awareness message in The The article ‘Ease of Doing Business’ by MPCB was
Caravan magazine. published in the English magazine, The Caravan.
August 2016 Public awareness messages about Public awareness messages for an eco-friendly
eco-friendly Ganesh festival displayed Ganesh festival were displayed on 50 LIT bus stop
on bus stop shelters in Pune city. shelters in Pune city for a period of 15 days.
August 2016 Public awareness messages about Public awareness message of ‘Celebrate a
eco-friendly Ganesh festival displayed pollution-free Diwali’ by Hon’ble Chief Minister and
on bus stop shelters in Nagpur city. Hon’ble Minister for Environment were displayed
on 50 LIT bus stops in Nagpur city for a period of 15
days.
August 2016 Public awareness messages about Public awareness message of ‘Celebrate a
eco-friendly Ganesh festival displayed pollution-free Diwali’ by Hon’ble Chief Minister and
on Times OOH BEST bus stop shelters. Hon’ble Minister for Environment were displayed
on 70 LIT and non-LIT bus stops in Mumbai city for
a period of 15 days.
August 2016 Financial assistance for eco-friendly Eco-friendly household Ganesh festival decoration
household competitions during competition was organized jointly by MPCB and
Ganesh festival 2016 organized by Loksatta at 6 divisions of Loksatta newspaper at
MPCB and Loksatta. Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Ahmednagar and
Aurangabad. More than 2000 people competed in
this event. This event was carried out in the
presence of Hon’ble Minister for Environment,
Additional Chief Secretary of Ministry of
Environment, Member Secretary of MPCB, Dr. P.
Anbalagan. News regarding this event was made
public in the newspaper Loksatta.
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Prize distribution at the hands of Hon’ble Shri. Ramdasji Kadam, Minister for Environment, GoM on the eve of
eco-friendly household Ganesh festival decoration competition in the presence of Hon’ble Shri. Pravin Pote-
Patil, Minister of State for Environment, GoM and Dr. P. Anbalagan, Member Secretary, MPCB
August 2016 Financial assistance for eco- Public awareness messages by celebrities from Marathi
friendly Ganesh festival by UFO and Hindi film industry were publicized at 205 digital
Digital Movies. theatres by UFO Digital Movies for two weeks to promote
an eco-friendly Ganesh festival.
August 2016 Financial assistance for eco- Public awareness campaign was organized by MPCB and
friendly Ganesh festival by ABP ABP Maza in housing societies in major cities in the State
Maza. for celebrating an eco-friendly Ganesh festival. The
celebration of eco-friendly Ganesh festival in housing
societies in cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and
Nagpur was made public by ABP Maza in their newspaper
through a designated column. A 30 minute talk show was
organized on ABP Maza television channel. Special
programs were organized through the newsletter on ABP
Maza from this channel to housing societies celebrating
environment-friendly Ganesh festival. Also, popular
celebrities from the Marathi film industry, Bhagyashree
Bugade and Sachin Tilak advertised the competition
through promos for the purpose of celebrating Ganesh
festival in the entire state. MPCB's certificate and prasad
were presented to the winners from this competition at
their respective homes.
August 2016 Eco-friendly Dahi Handi 2016 Eco Friendly Dahi Handi Festival 2016 was organized in
association with IDEAL Book Company and MPCB. In this
program, anti-noise pollution awareness rally was
organized by famous Marathi film industry celebrities on
the Open Deck Bus Service of Best Transport Service.
Notable film and TV celebrities were present at this rally.
On the eve of Dahi Handi, this rally was organized in the
presence of street-play celebrities in Dadar, Lalbagh area.
Eco-friendly Dahi Handi was smashed in the presence of
young celebrities from Zee TV and ETV. At the time, in front
of Chhabildas High School in Dadar, the noise-free eco-
friendly Dahi Handi was broken along with celebrities from
the film and theatre industry. Public Relations Officer,
MPCB was present during this event.
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Eco-friendly Dahi Handi rally on Open Deck Bus Service of Best Transport Service organized in the presence
of notable film celebrities.
August 2016 Financial assistance for Big Green The Big Green Ganesha activity was organized by MPCB
Ganesha activity by 92.7 Big FM. and 92.7 Big FM for Mumbai city. In this program, the
Big Green Ganesha van encouraged residents of various
locations to donate newspaper scrap for this activity.
92.7 Big FM crafted eco-friendly Ganesh idols from the
collected scrap newspapers. Scrap newspaper was
donated to school students at the Sahyadri Guesthouse
in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Mr. Devendra
Fadnavis, Hon’ble Minister for Environment
Mr.Ramdasbhai Kadam, Hon’ble Minister of State Mr.
Pravin Pote Patil, Principal Secretary, Department of
Environment, Mrs. Malini Shankar, Member Secretary,
MPCB, Dr. P. Anbalagan, film actors, Mr. Jackie Shroff
and Mr. Annu Kapoor and Director of 92.7 Big FM, Mr.
Tarun Katiyal. An exhibition of eco-friendly Ganesh
idols and makhar was also organized. A special studio
was set up at Lalbaghcha Raja in Mumbai for 10 days.
At this time, public awareness messages from Hon’ble
Chief Minister, Hon’ble Minister for Environment,
Hon’ble State Minister for Environment and famous
film celebrities were publicized.
August 2016 Financial assistance for public Green Ganesha competition was organized jointly by
awareness activity, Green Environment Department of MPCB, Government of
Ganesha organized by Times of Maharashtra and Times of India group for public
India. Ganesh festival organizations and housing societies in
Mumbai city. During this campaign, public awareness
activities were conducted in various malls and movie
theatres and eco-friendly Ganesh festival workshops
were conducted for school students. Various activities
were conducted by college students for the eco-
friendly Ganesh ambassador. During Ganesh idol
immersion, cleanliness campaigns were conducted at
Girgaon Chowpati, Juhu beach and Versova beach at
Mumbai. This campaign was launched by popular
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actors at Lala Lajpat Rai College. A special film for public
awareness had been created by Times group for this
campaign. A dedicated column for this campaign was
published for 15 days in the newspaper, Times of India.
August 2016 Financial assistance for Eco Eco-friendly public Ganesh festival was organized with
Ganesha public awareness assistance from the newspaper, Dainik Samna. The
campaign organized jointly by prize distribution event was conducted in the presence
Dainik Samna and MPCB. of Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Mr. Ramdasbhai
Kadam, Principal Secretary, Environment Department,
Mrs. Malini Shankar and Member Secretary, MPCB, Dr.
P. Anbalagan.
August 2016 Financial assistance to public To celebrate an environment friendly Ganesh festival a
awareness campaign, Sakaal Eco- first page jacket was published in the first edition of
Ganesha organized by Dainik Dainik Sakaal at Mumbai on behalf of MPCB and Dainik
Sakaal, Mumbai and MPCB. Sakaal.
August 2016 Financial assistance for DNA Eco To celebrate an environment friendly Ganesh festival,
Ganesha public awareness eco-friendly Ganesh idols based on the five natural
campaign organized by DNA and elements were installed in selected malls in Mumbai
MPCB. city on behalf of MPCB and DNA. MPCB played the role
of co-convener in this campaign organized by DNA.
Prominent personalities from the Hindi film industry
participated in this campaign. Prize distribution was
conducted in the presence of Public Relations Officer,
MPCB.
August 2016 Financial assistance for household Household Ganesh festival competition was organized
Ganesh festival competition at State level by MPCB and Zee 24 Taas. More than 700
organized by MPCB and Zee 24 contenders competed in this competition. The prize
Taas. distribution event was conducted in the presence of
Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Mr. Ramdasbhai
Kadam, Principal Secretary, Environment Department,
Mrs. Malini Shankar and Member Secretary, MPCB, Dr.
P. Anbalagan. A special section for this campaign was
published.
August 2016 Financial assistance to public Public awareness message for celebrating an
awareness campaign for environment friendly Ganesh festival was broadcast on
environment friendly Ganesh the television channel, TV9.
festival organized by TV9.
August 2016 Financial assistance for street play Extensive public awareness regarding celebrating an
on celebrating an eco-friendly eco-friendly Ganesh festival was created through the
Ganesh festival. medium of street plays in Mumbai city.
October 2016 Public awareness messages for an A public awareness message saying “Celebrate a
eco-friendly Diwali displayed on pollution-free Diwali” from Hon’ble Chief Minister,
bus stop shelters in Pune. Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Hon’ble State
Minister for Environment was displayed at 50 LIT bus
stops for 15 days in Pune city.
October 2016 Public awareness messages for an A public awareness message saying “Celebrate a
eco-friendly Diwali displayed on pollution-free Diwali” from Hon’ble Chief Minister,
bus stop shelters in Nagpur. Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Hon’ble State
Minister for Environment was displayed at 50 LIT bus
stops for 15 days in Nagpur city.
October 2016 Financial assistance for displaying For celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali, public awareness
public awareness messages for an messages were displayed in innovative ways on 70 BEST
eco-friendly Diwali on Times OOH bus stops in Mumbai city for a period of 15 days.
bus stops.
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October 2016 Jingles for public awareness for A public awareness message saying “Celebrate a
Diwali 2016 were broadcast on pollution-free Diwali” from Hon’ble Chief Minister,
various FM radio stations. Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Hon’ble State
Minister for Environment was broadcast on FM radio
stations.
October 2016 Public awareness messages for To celebrate an environment-friendly Diwali,
Diwali 2016 broadcast by UFO celebrities from Hindi and Marathi film industry
Digital Cinema in Hindi and broadcast public awareness message through UFO
Marathi in movie theatres in the Digital Movies at 205 movie theatres over the State for
State. a period of two weeks.
October 2016 Special section published in the Special section on ‘Make in Maharashtra’ published in
annual issue of Navbharat newspaper, Navbharat Mumbai.
Mumbai.
October 2016 Financial assistance for A public awareness message saying “Celebrate a
environmental conference 2016 pollution-free Diwali” from Hon’ble Chief Minister,
organized by Nature and Social Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Hon’ble State
Environment Pollution Control Minister for Environment was broadcast on leading TV
Board for broadcasting Hindi and channels in the State. Social Environment Pollution
Marathi films on public awareness Control Board, Parner, Dist. Ahmednagar had organized
on TV channels during Diwali an environmental conference where various
2016. environment related topics were reviewed. Various
essays related to the environment were also published.
This conference also included various topics such as air
pollution, river pollution, changing environment,
climate change, tree planting and rearing, and
environmental awareness among school students.
Hon’ble social worker, Shri. Anna Hazare inaugurated
this conference.
November Public awareness message Public awareness message on eco-friendly Diwali was
2016 published in Ashlesha Diwali Issue. published in Ashlesha Diwali magazine.
November Public awareness message Payment of cheque for publishing environmental
2016 published in Diwali magazines awareness message in various magazines during Diwali
2017. 2017.
December Financial assistance for public Parle Mahotsav was organized at Vile Parle in Mumbai
2016 awareness at Parle Mahotsav. city. During this event, environment related public
awareness was done via banners. The main focus of
public awareness was on stoppage of plastic bag use,
solid waste management, e-waste, classification of
biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste and
saving water.
December Interschool one-act plays related Interschool one-act plays and Green Theatre Festival
and January to the environment organized by were organized by Eco-Folks and MPCB at Mumbai,
2016 Eco-Folks at Mumbai, Pune, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur and Nashik. The
Nagpur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur competition was conducted in two rounds, viz. first and
and Nashik. final. The first round was conducted at Latur and
Nanded for the Aurangabad division. More than 300
schools participated in this competition.
January 2017 Financial assistance for Granthali Granthali published an environment special issue
Shabda Ruchi Environment Special Shabda Ruchi. MPCB bought 150 copies of this issue
issue. and distributed them for free at colleges in Mumbai city
and suburbs for public awareness.
January 2017 Financial assistance for MTNL bill Green Society Innovative Resolution competition was
New Year Resolution Competition. organized by MPCB at the State level for an
environment related new year resolution. This
competition was advertised on MTNL bills in Mumbai
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city. A total of 16,00,000 citizens were informed about
this competition through these bills.
January 2017 Environment Club of India public Various public awareness campaigns were organized by
awareness campaign. the Environment Club of India under its Save Rivers
campaign. Financial assistance for this campaign was
provided by MPCB.
January 2017 Financial assistance for A State level conference for women was organized by
environment related public Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad. On occasion of this
awareness by Konkan Marathi conference, various environment related events such
Sahitya Parishad Mahila as Paryavaran Dindi, environmental slogan and essay
Sammelan. competitions were organized.
20thMarch, Public awareness messages Public awareness messages from prominent celebrities
2017 broadcasted on various TV from Hindi and Marathi film industry were broadcast on
channels on occasion of Holi leading TV channels in the State for Holi festival 2017.
festival.
20thMarch, Public awareness messages Public awareness jingles for promoting an eco-friendly
2017 broadcast on FM channels for Holi Holi were broadcast on leading FM channels in the
festival 2016. State on occasion of Holi festival 2016.
20thMarch, Messages promoting an eco- Public awareness messages promoting an eco-friendly
2017 friendly Holi festival displayed on Holi festival were displayed on 50 bus stop shelters in
bus stop shelters in Nagpur city. Nagpur city.
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10. IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTS & RULES UNDER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, 1986
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) implements various environmental legislations in

Maharashtra, including Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and some
of the provisions under Environmental (Protection) Act 1986. MPCB functions under the
administrative control of Environment Department, Govt. of Maharashtra. The list of various Acts and
Rules implemented by MPCB is as follows:
1. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

2. Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
3. Maharashtra Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983
4. Maharashtra Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983
5. Maharashtra Biodegradable & Non-biodegradable Waste (Control) Act, 2006 and
Maharashtra Plastic Carry Bags (Production & Usage) Rules, 2006
6. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules & Amended Rules made thereunder,
which are as follows:
i) The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and Environment (Protection)
Amendment Rules, 2016
ii) The Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2016
iii) The Bio-Medical Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
iv) The Solid Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
v) The Construction & Demolition Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
vi) The Plastic Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
vii) The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016
viii) The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
ix) The Plastic Manufacture, Sale and Usage Rules, 1999
x) The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 1999
xi) The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001
xii) The Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2010
xiii) Notifications:
a. Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006
b. Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011
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11. PROSECUTIONS LAUNCHED AND CONVICTIONS SECURED
12.1 Status of Legal Enforcement up to March, 2017.
I) Status of cases filed before Trial Courts.
No. of cases No. of cases

A) Name of the Act No. of cases filed
disposed off pending
Water (Prevention & Control of
1. 464 400 64
Pollution) Act, 1974
Air (Prevention & Control of
2. 149 149 NIL
Pollution) Act, 1981
Environment (Protection) Act,
3. 304 40 264
1986 & Rules made thereunder
II) Status of Writ Petitions/PILs filed before Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay Bench at
Mumbai/Aurangabad/Nagpur.
Sr. No. of Writ Petitions/PILs No. of Writ Petitions/PILs disposed No. of Writ Petitions
No. filed off pending
1. 971 449 522
III) Status of cases before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
Sr. No. of Special Leave No. of Special Leave Petitions No. of Special Leave
No. Petitions filed disposed off Petitions pending
1. 77 38 39
IV) Status of Appeal/Application filed before the National Green Tribunal, New Delhi and Pune.
Sr. No. of Appeals/Applications No. of Appeals/Applications No. of Appeals/Applications

No. filed disposed off pending
1. 325 145 180
12.2. Maharashtra Right to Information Act, 2005.
Maharashtra Right to Information Act, 2005 provides for setting out the practical regime of right to
information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in
order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the
constitution of a Central Information Commission and State Information Commission and for matters
connected therewith or incidental thereto.
There were 42 applications pending from April, 2016 to March, 2017. The Applicants preferred 42
applications under Section 6(1) of the Maharashtra Right to Information Act, 2005 during the year
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2016-17. Out of these applications, 29 were disposed off and 13 applications were pending up to
March, 2017.
Being aggrieved by the order passed by the Public Information Officer, three appeals were preferred
by the Appellant under Section 19(1) of the Maharashtra Right to Information Act, 2005 before the
Appellate Authority from April, 2016 to March, 2017. Three appeals were disposed off and no Appeals
were pending up to March, 2017.
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12. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Annual accounts of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for the financial year 2016-17 are prepared
as per Section 40 of the Water (P & CP) Act, 1974 and as per the guidelines given in the Water (P &
CP) Rule 1983, in the form of receipt and payments, income and expenditure and balance sheet along
with schedule of fixed assets.
The Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) has allotted the statutory audit work of Board to
M/s. Om Prakash S. Chaplot & Co., Chartered Accountant. The audit of final accounts was done by
M/s. Om Prakash S. Chaplot & Co., Chartered Accountant for the financial year 2016-17.
The Audited Final Accounts are submitted to the Board for approval and adoption. After approval of
the Board, the same will be submitted to Environment Department, Govt. of Maharashtra and Account
General Maharashtra.
The gist of annual receipt and payments, income and expenditure and balance sheet for the year 2016-
17 is given in this chapter.
A) Total income of Board for the year 2016-17 is Rs. 388.81 Crores.
1. Consent Fees Rs. 256.46 Crores.
2. Analysis Charges Rs. 5.00 Crores.
3. Interest on Investment Rs. 100.47 Crores.
4. Reimbursement of Cess Rs. 17.75 Crores.
5. Other Income Rs. 9.13 Crores.
B) Total expenditure of Board for the year 2016-17 is Rs. 95.05 Crores.
1. Salary Expenditure Rs. 32.30 Crores.
2. Expenditure from Cess Rs. 3.90 Crores.
3. Expenses on Projects from Cess Fund Rs. 26.90 Crores.
4. Office Administration Expenditure Rs. 26.24 Crores.
5. Capital Expenditure Rs. 5.71 Crores.
C) Excess of income over expenditure for the year Rs. 295.10 Crores.
D) Investment in fixed deposits as on 31.03.17 Rs. 1592.56 Crores.
Details of accounts for the year 2016-17 are attached as Annexure 6.
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13. IMPORTANT MATTERS DEALT WITH BY THE BOARD
The Member Secretary, MPCB, discharges duties and functions delegated by the Board which includes
various duties and responsibilities under various environmental enactments. The responsibilities
included are ensuring that consent applications are processed in time at all levels. The Consents to
Establish, Operate and Renew and also various authorizations under Environmental Laws at SROs, ROs,
HOD, CC and CAC levels are processed in time.
Implementation of various enforcement provisions of environmental laws takes place through

technical and scientific staff. Principally, it involves implementation of inspection and sampling
protocol through Board officials at all levels from SRO to HOD and from JSO to PSO.
Through the wings of water pollution control and air pollution control, monitoring of overall water
quality and air quality in the State is carried out through the technical staff and also causes action
plans to be prepared through implementing authorities like ULBs, CETPs, MIDC, industrial associations
and various planning authorities.
Implementation and execution of Environmental Acts and Rules and dissemination of information to
the general public is carried out through public awareness programs such as World Environment Day,
Earth Day and Ozone Day.
Overall monitoring of various waste disposal facilities including industrial hazardous waste and
municipal solid waste is done. In brief, Member Secretary, MPCB performs duties to keep the
environment in Maharashtra clean so as to attract more global investment and to create a healthy
atmosphere for the public.
Responsibilities of the Board during the year 2016-17 and important matters dealt with are enlisted
as follows.
 Dedicated web portal ‘eMPCB’ launched which facilitates online acceptance of Consent
applications, online processing including full-fledged e-payment gateway and delivery of consents
through a dedicated web portal. Dispatch of physical consent forms is discontinued.
 Risk based Randomized Inspections are as per Risk based Randomized Method which is
completely transparent and eliminates ambiguity. The inspection report is being uploaded within 48
hours.
 Tender for 10 CAAQM stations in Mumbai is being finalized and an agency will be appointed
in March 2017. Installation will be completed within 90 days from the issue date of work order. Data
on air quality mapping will then become available.
 State Environment Care Centre has been established for online stack and effluent monitoring
of critically polluting industries and ambient air quality of major cities. 239 of these industries are
linked to the Centre. Common software is being finalized to serve as an interface and to facilitate
automatic directives to units via SMS or e-mail in case of violations.
 Publication of e-Bulletin of Water Quality Index is being carried out from October 2016.
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 Survey of point and non-point sources of pollution for the Panchganga Action Plan has been
completed along with preparation of Action Plan and implementation has started.
 Action plans for critically polluted areas in Chandrapur, Dombivali, Navi Mumbai, Tarapur and
Aurangabad have been updated and implemented. The CEPI score has reduced significantly. Due to
continuous and effective implementation of the CEPI Action Plan, the Government of India has lifted
the moratorium for setting up industries in Chandrapur in May 2016.
 Online monitoring station has been commissioned for 17 categories of 279 critically polluting
industries.
 Comprehensive studies for 10 polluted stretches of rivers have been completed. The Action
Plan is being prepared in association with NEERI for all 10 polluted stretches.
 Five CAAQM stations were installed during the financial year 2015-16 and four were installed
in 9 cities during 2016-17.
 A comprehensive air quality improvement plan is being prepared for ten cities including
Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur in association with IIT-Mumbai and NEERI. Drafts of short-term plans have
been made ready for Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Chandrapur. Action Plan for all ten cities will be
completed by October 2017.
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ANNEXURES
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ANNEXURE 1A – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
ABBREVIATIONS:
APAE – Air Pollution Abatement Engineer,
WPAE – Water Pollution Abatement Engineer,
AST – Assistant Secretary (Technical),
CAO – Chief Accounts Officer,
PSO – Principal Scientific Officer,
RO (HQ) – Regional Officer (Head Quarter),
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ANNEXURE 1B – FIELD OFFICE DIAGRAM
Regional Office
(RO)
Sub-regional
Office (SRO)
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ANNEXURE 2 – STAFF STRENGTH AS ON 31/10/2017
Sr. No. Posts Sanction Filled In Vacant

1 Chairman 1 1 0
2 Member Secretary 1 1 0
3 Water Pollution Abatement Engineer 1 1 0
4 Air Pollution Abatement Engineer 1 1 0
5 Principal Scientific Officer 1 1 0
6 Chief Accounts Officer 1 1 0
7 Assistant Secretary (Technical) 1 1 0
8 Senior Law Officer 2 0 2
9 Senior Administrative Officer 1 0 1
10 Executive Engineer 1 1 0
11 Material Officer 1 0 1
12 Regional Officer 14 10 4
13 Law Officer 2 2 0
14 Senior Scientific Officer 3 2 1
15 Sub Regional Officer 54 37 17
16 Statistical Officer 1 0 1
17 Assistant Secretary (EB) 1 0 1
18 Private Secretary 2 0 2
19 Administrative Officer 1 1 0
20 Scientific Officer 9 5 4
21 Account officer 2 1 1
22 Junior Scientific Officer 26 23 3
23 Assistant Accounts/Admin Officer 11 4 7
24 Assistant Law Officer 3 0 3
25 Deputy Engineer 1 0 1
26 Senior Steno 5 4 1
27 Junior Steno 27 15 12
28 Field Officer 204 168 36
29 Head Accountant/O.S. 20 14 6
30 Legal Assistant 4 0 4
31 Junior Scientific Assistant 40 28 12
32 First Clerk 17 13 4
33 Statistical Assistant 1 0 1
34 Draftsman 1 0 1
35 Field Inspector 42 9 33
36 Senior Clerk 50 44 6
37 Assistant Draftsman 2 0 2
38 Electrician 2 1 1
39 Tracer 6 2 4
40 Laboratory Assistant 7 4 3
41 Junior Clerk 64 49 15
42 Driver 74 60 14
43 Instrument Fitter 1 1 0
44 Daftari 14 2 12
45 Naik 2 0 2
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46 Roneo Operator 1 0 1
47 Peons 88 51 37
48 Chowkidar 20 11 9
49 Sweeper 3 3 0
Total 841 577 271
Posts filled in subject to the official approval of the government
50 Assistant. System Officer 1 1 0
51 Assistant Law Officer 2 2 0
52 MPCB Total Staff 844 580 271
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ANNEXURE 3- DETAILS OF REGIONAL & SUB-REGIONAL OFFICES WITH THEIR JURISDICTIONS
Sr. Name of the

Name and address Jurisdiction Telephone & Fax No.
No. Region
Tel - 24033998
Regional Office Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market building, 4th
1 Mumbai Municipal Corporation Area
Mumbai floor, M.G. Road, Mumbai – 400001. Email –
romumbai@yahoo.co.in
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market building, 4th Mumbai Island, Ward No. A.B.C D.F Tel – 24526759
I) SRO Mumbai - I F(South) F(North) G(South) and G(North)
Floor, M.G. Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Fax -
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market building, 4th Part Of Mumbai Suburb, Ward No. M(East) M(West), H(East) Tel – 24526759
II) SRO Mumbai - II
Floor, M.G. Road, Mumbai - 400 001. H(West) and L. Fax -
SRO Mumbai - Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market building, 4th Part Of Mumbai Suburb, Ward No. K(East) K(West), S, N, and P Tel – 24526759
III)
III Floor, M.G. Road, Mumbai - 400 001. (South). Fax -
SRO Mumbai - Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market building, 4th Suburb of Mumbai, Ward No. P(North), R(North), R(South) and Tel – 24526759
IV)
IV Floor, M.G. Road, Mumbai - 400 001. T. Fax -
Tel – 25802272
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Plot
Regional Office Part of Thane district as mentioned against the Sub-Regional Fax – 25805398
2 No P-30, 5th floor Office Complex Building,
Thane Offices. Email-
Near Mulund Checknaka, Thane
rothane@rediffmail.com
Tel – 25829582
I) SRO Thane - I No P-30, 5th floor Office Complex Building, Thane Municipal Corporation Area
Fax - 25805398
Thane taluka excluding Thane Municipal Corporation Area) Tel – 25829582
II) SRO Thane - II No P-30, 5th floor Office Complex Building,
Vasai taluka Fax - 25805398
MIDC Office Building, Boisar Station, Post Tel - 952525 -273314
III) SRO Tarapur - I Tarapur MIDC and related area.
Taps, Tarapur, Dist.Thane Fax - 952525 - 273314
MIDC Office Building Boisar Station, Post Dahanu, Talasari, Mokhada, Javhar and Vikramgadh Taluka and Tel - 952525 – 273314
IV) SRO Tarapur - II
Taps, Tarapur, Dist. Thane Palghar taluka (Except SRO - Tarapur I jurisdiction). Fax - 952525 - 273314
Regional Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Tel – 27572739
Part of Thane and Raigad district as mentioned against the
3 Office Navi Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector - 11, C.B.D Fax – 27572620
Sub-Regional Offices
Mumbai Belapur, Navi Mumbai ronm12345@yahoo.com
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Southward direction of Road in front of CETP (Hills to Pune
SRO Navi Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor Sector - 11, C.B.D Highway). The following areas Mahape, Koparkhairne, Sarvali,
I) Tel - 27572740
Mumbai - I Belapur, Navi Mumbai Ghansoli, Rabale, Dive, Airoli, Dighe (NMMC) AAQM stations,
TTC (WMA) activities + Diva Creek
North limit Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
SRO Navi Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector - 11, C.B.D Tel – 27572740
II) starting with village-Dighe. The areas of Vashi, Borivli, Ravane,
Mumbai - II Belapur, Navi Mumbai Fax - 27571586
Turbhe, Sanpada, Belapur + CETP activities + Vashi Creek.
Tel - 27572740/ 27562865
Raigad Bhavan, 7th floor, Sector - 11, C.B.D
III) SRO Taloja MIDC Taloja and Uran Taluka. Fax – 27571586
Belapur, Navi Mumbai
mpcbtaloja@yahoo.co.in
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Tel – 27572620
Regional Office Part of Raigad district as mentioned against the Sub-Regional
4 Raigad Bhavan, 6th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D Fax – 27562132
Raigad Offices under him.
Raigad Bhavan, 6th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D
I) SRO Raigad - I Khalapur taluka and Panvel taluka (Except MIDC) Tel - 27576034
Raigad Bhavan, 6th floor, Sector – 11, C.B.D Tel – 27572620
II) SRO Raigad - II Pen, Karjat, Sudhagad taluka.
Belapur, Navi Mumbai Fax - 27562132
Samaik Suvidha Kendra Bldg., MIDC - Mahad, Tel - 952145 – 232372
III) SRO Mahad Mahad, Mhasla, Mangaon, Shriwardhan and Poladpur taluka.
District Raigad - 402 309 Fax - 952145 -232372
Tel - 95251 – 2201685
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Bail
Regional Office Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Badlapur, Wada, Murbad and Fax - 95251 – 2201699
5 Bazar, Valipir Road Shah Chamber, 2nd
Kalyan Shahapur talukas of Thane district. E-mail - rokalyanmpcb
floor, Kalyan, Dist. Thane
@rediffmail.com
Bail Bazar, Valipir Road Shah Chamber, 2nd Tel - 95251 – 2204408
I) SRO Kalyan - I Kalyan, Bhiwandi taluka.
floor, Kalyan, Dist. Thane Fax - 95251 - 2313989
Bail Bazar, Valipir Road Shah Chamber, 2nd Tel - 95251 – 2208684
II) SRO Kalyan - II Ulhasnagar, Badlapur taluka.
floor, Kalyan, Dist. Thane Fax - 95251 - 2313989
Tel - 95251 – 2208684
Bail Bazar, Valipir Road Shah Chamber, 2nd
III) SRO Kalyan - III Wada, Murbad, Shahapur Taluka Tel - 95251 – 2204408
floor, Kalyan, Dist. Thane
Fax - 95251 - 2313989
Tel - 9520 – 25811627
Regional Office Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road, Tel - 9520 – 25811694
6 Pune, Satara and Solapur district.
Pune Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003. Fax - 9520 – 25811701
E-mail -rompcbpune @vsnl.net
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Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road, Pune corporation area, Daund, Indapur, Baramati, Purandar, Tel - 9520 -25811029
I) SRO Pune - I
Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003. Bhor and Velhe taluka of Pune district. Fax - 9520 - 25811701
Haveli taluka: (excluding Pimpri Chinchwad Corporation Area)
Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road, Tel - 9520 – 25816451
II) SRO Pune - II Khed, Mulshi, Ambegaon, Junnar, Maval and Shirur taluka of
Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003. Fax - 9520 - 25811701
Pune district.
SRO Pimpri - Jog Center, 3rd floor, Mumbai Pune Road, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area including MIDC Tel - 9520 – 25816451
III)
Chinchwad Wakadewadi, Pune - 411 003. Pimpri, Bhosari and Akurdi. Fax - 9520 - 5811701
Manjunath Major Commercial Bldg., 531, Tel - 952162 – 220888
IV) SRO Satara Sadar Bazar, Opp. Science College, Dist. Satara district. Fax - 952162 – 220888
Satara - 415 002. satara.sro@rediffmail.com
Tel - 95217 – 2319850
4/B, Bali Block, Civil Lines, Opp. Government
Fax - 95217 – 2319850
V) SRO Solapur Milk Scheme, Sat Rasta, Dist. Solapur - Solapur district.
Email-
413003
solapurmpcb@sancharnet.in
Tel - 95253 – 2365150
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board,
Regional Office Fax - 95253 – 2365150
7 Udyog Bhavan, 1st floor, Trimbak Road, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar district.
Nashik E-mail –
Near ITI, Satpur, Nashik - 422 007
mirashe@rediffmail.com
Udyog Bhavan, 1st floor, Trimbak Road, Near
I) SRO Nashik Nashik distrct. Fax - 95253 - 2365161
ITI, Satpur, Nashik - 422 007
Late Shri Bhikamchand Jain Municipal
Tel - 95257 – 2221288
II) SRO Jalgaon - I Market Building, Hall No. A, 3rd floor, Jalgaon district.
Fax - 95257 - 2221288
Jalgaon - 425 001
Late Shri Bhikamchand Jain Municipal
Tel - 95257 – 2221288
III) SRO Jalgaon - II Market Building, Hall No. A, 3rd floor, Dhule, Nandurbar district
Fax - 95257 - 2221288
Jalgaon - 425 001
SRO Bharat Timber, 1st floor, Tilak Road, Opp. Tel - 95241 – 2470852
IV) Ahmednagar district.
Ahmednagar Sanket Hotel, Ahmednagar, 414 001 Fax - 95241 - 2470852
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, A - Tel -0240 – 2473462
Regional Office 4/1, MIDC Area, Chikalthana, Near Seth Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, Latur, Fax - 0240 – 2473462
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Aurangabad Nandlal Dhoot Hospital, Jalna Road, Osmanabad district of Marathawada E-mail - admohekar
Aurangabad - 431 210 @rediffmail.com
A - 4/1, MIDC Area, Chikalthana, Near Seth
SRO Tel - 0240 – 2473461
I) Nandlal Dhoot Hospital, Jalna Road, Aurangabad district
Aurangabad - I Fax - 0240 - 2473462
Aurangabad - 431 210
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A - 4/1, MIDC Area, Chikalthana, Near Seth
SRO Tel - 0240 – 2473463
II) Nandlal Dhoot Hospital, Jalna Road, Jalna and Beed except Parli Taluka
Aurangabad - II Fax - 0240 - 2473462
Aurangabad - 431 210
Dev Towers, Tahasil Office, Latur, Tel - 952382 – 252672
III) SRO Latur Latur, Osmanabad district
Aurangabad Fax - 952382 - 252672
IV) SRO Parbhani Nandkhed Road, Parbhani Parbhani district (part), Hingoli and Parli 02452 226687
H. No. 1/1/1353, Jelewar Complex, Tel - 02462 – 242492
V) SRO Nanded Nanded District
Paydewadi Road, Nanded - 431 602 Fax - 02462 -242492
Tel - 0712 – 2530308
Regional Office Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Fax - 0712 – 2560851
9 Udyog Bhavan, 6th floor, Near Sales Tax
Nagpur Gadchiroli district. E-mail - mpcbnro_ngp
Office, Civil Line, Nagpur - 440 001
@sancharnet.in
Nagpur Municipal Corporation area, Kamati Katol,
Udyog Bhavan, 6th floor, Near Sales Tax Tel - 0712 -2560139 / 52
I) SRO Nagpur - I Kalmeshwar, Ramtek and Parshivani, Narkhed talukas of
Office, Civil Line, Nagpur - 440 001 Fax - 0712 - 2560139
Nagpur district.
Wardha district, Hingana taluka, (excluding Nagpur Municipal
Udyog Bhavan, 6th floor, Near Sales Tax Tel - 0712 – 2560139
II) SRO Nagpur - II Corporation area) Umred Bhivapur, Kuhi and Nagpur Gramin
Office, Civil Line, Nagpur - 440 001 Fax - 0712 -2560139
taluka of Nagpur district.
Udyog Bhavan, 6th floor, Near Sales Tax Tel - 0712 – 2524139
III) SRO Bhandara Bhandara and Gondia District.
Office, Civil Line, Nagpur - 440 001 Fax - 0712 - 2560851
Brij Niwas, Near Janta School, Back of Jal
Tel - 07172 – 251965
IV) SRO Chandrapur Shuddhikaran Tank, Civil Lines, Chandrapur - Chandrapur, Gadchiroli District.
Fax - 07172 - 251965
442 401
Tel - 0721 – 2662965
10 18/25, Ashirwad Building, Daffrin Hospital Amaravati, Akola, Buldhana, Vashim and Yavatmal District.
Amaravati E-mail-
Road, Shrikrishna Peth, Amaravati - 444 601
mpcbroamt@sancharnet.in
SRO Amaravati - 18/25, Ashirwad Building, Daffrin Hospital Tel - 0721 – 2662964
I) Amaravati District.
I Road, Shrikrishna Peth, Amaravati - 444 601 Tel - 0721 - 2662672
SRO Amaravati - 18/25, Ashirwad Building, Daffrin Hospital Tel - 0721 – 2666977
II) Yavatmal district, Vashim District.
II Road, Shrikrishna Peth, Amaravati - 444 601 Fax - 0721 - 2666977
Behind Deshmukh Market, Opp. Akola
Tel - 0721 – 2452344
III) SRO Akola Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Kedia Polt Akola, Akola - Akola and Buldhana District.
Fax - 0721 - 2452344
444 005
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Tel - 0231 -2652952
11 Udyog Bhavan Building, Near Collectorate Sangli, Kolhapur and Sindhudurg district
Kolhapur E-mail- rokolhapur
Office, Kolhapur - 416 002
@sancharnet.in
I) Udyog Bhavan Building, Near Collectorate Kolhapur district. Tel - 0231 – 2652952
SRO Kolhapur
Office, Kolhapur - 416 002 Fax - 0231 -2652952
II) 300/2, Udyog Bhavan, Near Government Sangli district. Tel - 0233 – 2672032
SRO Sangli
Rest House, Vishrambaug, Sangli - 416 416 Fax - 0233 - 2672032
III) Revenue Department Employees Co-op. Sindhudurga district and Rajapur, Lanja, Ratnagiri, Deorukh Tel - 02352 – 220813
Credit Society Ltd., Office Building, Collectors and Sangmeshwar taluka Fax - 02352 - 220813
SRO Ratnagiri
Office Compound, Zandgaon, Ratnagiri - 415
639
IV) Parkar Complex, 1st floor, Behind Nagpur Chiplun, Guhagar, Khed, Dapoli and Mandangad taluka of Tel - 02355 -261570
SRO Chiplun Parishad Office, Chiplun Taluka, Chiplun Dist. Ratnagiri district. Fax - 02355 - 261570
Ratnagiri
Mahaveer Tower, 2nd floor, Mul Road, Tel -07172-251965
12 Chandrapur Chandrapur, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli district.
Chandrapur, 442 401 Fax - 07172-251965
I) SRO Chandrapur Mahaveer Tower, 2nd floor, Mul Road, Chandrapur, Yavatmal district. Tel - 07172-272410
-I Chandrapur, 442 401 Fax - 07172-251965
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ANNEXURE 4 – REGIONWISE INDUSTRY STATISTICS
Green Orange Red

Grand
RO Office Green Orange Red
LSI MSI SSI LSI MSI SSI LSI MSI SSI Total
Total Total Total
Amaravati 4 4315 4319 8 10 1933 1951 55 13 321 389 6659
Aurangabad 11 14 5391 5416 34 70 2004 2108 204 73 881 1158 8682
Chandrapur 2 430 432 15 410 425 156 268 424 1281
Kalyan 22 1472 1494 79 58 932 1069 141 109 1784 2034 4597
Kolhapur 1 22 9106 9129 32 4 3656 3736 250 75 1688 2013 14878
Mumbai 27 1846 1873 421 300 663 1384 231 59 547 837 4094
Nagpur 3 3 1666 1672 62 21 2218 2301 413 18 1898 2329 6302
Nashik 44 35 6118 6197 109 55 2315 2479 432 85 3249 3766 12442
Navi Mumbai 6 59 1542 1607 136 178 954 1268 183 33 1133 1349 4224
Pune 85 265 6720 7070 1083 509 4431 6023 1185 238 3403 4826 17919
Raigad 20 447 467 88 34 355 477 175 31 428 634 1578
Thane 1 13 1273 1287 251 24 451 726 204 33 976 1213 3226
Grand Total 151 486 40326 40963 2318 1307 20322 23947 3629 767 16576 20972 85882
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ANNEXURE 5 – DETAILS OF TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED BY MPCB OFFICIALS DURING YEAR 2016-17
Sr. Training/
Location Subject Name of Participant
No. Workshop date
Dr. Y. B. Sontakke, JD(WPC),
Shri. D. B. Patil, Regional
MIDC Training Centre at "Raising awareness & concept of Officer, Aurangabad,
1. 10-11 May, 2016
Mahape, Navi Mumbai Industrial Water Recycling" Shri. Raju Vasave, SRO, Navi
Mumbai-II
Shri. J. S. Salunkhe, SRO, Pune-I
International Workshop on
"Extended Producer Responsibility
Shri. P. K. Mirashe, A.S. (T),
2. 12-13 May, 2016 MoEF&CC, GOI, Delhi in India: Opportunities, Challenges
MPCB, Mumbai.
and Lessons from International
Experience"
Shri. Sagar M. Warhekar, F.O.,
SRO Tarapur-I
Engineering Staff College of "ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor Shri. Ajit R. Suryavanshi, F.O.,
3. 23-27 May, 2016
India, Hyderabad Training" CC/CAC Cell, HQ
Shri. Santosh L. Chavan, F.O.,
AS(T) Sec. HQ
Greentech Knowledge Solution
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, at Tuniper "Roadmap for Cleaner Clay Fired Shri. Raj Kamat, FO, JD(APC)
4. 8th June, 2016
Hall, India Habitat Centre, Brick Production in India” Sec. HQ
Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Environmental Club of India, "World Environment Day
Shri. P.K. Mirashe, A.S.(T),
Pune. Venue: Patrakar Bhavan Celebration & Felicitation of
5. 11th June, 2016 MPCB, Mumbai.
Hall, Navi Peth, Ganjwe Chowk, Paryavaran Gaurav & Paryavaran
Shri. Sanjay Bhuskute, Rel
Pune. Bhushan Award"
Mrs. Pratibha P. Patil, Sr.
"Development Programme for
Jaipur Productivity Centre, Steno, Chairman Sec.
6. 11-15 July, 2016 Office Secretaries, Personal
Jaipur. At Alka Hotel, Udaipur Mrs. Lidwin Pais, Sr. Steno,
Assistants & Office: e-Age"
M.S. Sec.
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Mrs. Snehal D. Nerurkar, Jr.
Steno, R.O.(HQ) Sec.
Shri. E.V. Dhanwate, Jr. Steno,
A.S.(T) Sec.
Shri. S. L. Waghmare, SRO,
Tarapur-I
Training Programme for Shri. Kiran Hasabnis, SRO,
Centre for Science and
Environmental Regulators 2016-17 - Nagpur-II
7. 18-29 July, 2016 Environment, New Delhi at
"How to prepare Air Quality Shri. Arjun Jadhav, F.O., SRO,
their campus.
Management Plan" Aurangabad.
Shri. Prabhakar Warde, F.O.
SRO, Pimpri-Chinchwad
21st National Oil Spill Disaster
Indian Coast Guard, H.Q., New Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan, R.O.
8. 5th August, 2016 Contingency Plan & Preparedness
Delhi Raigad.
Meeting
Smt. Snehal M. Kose, F.O., R.O.
Pune
Shri. Sandeep B. Shinde, F.O.
SRO, Pune-I
32nd National Convention of
Smt. Sanjana Jadhav, F.O. SRO,
Institution of Engineers, Pune Environmental Engineers -
Pune-I
9. 5th and 6th August, 2016 Centre, Pune. At YASHADA, "Challenges in Environment
Shri. Bhagwan M. Maknikar,
Pune. Management Of Growing
F.O., SRO, Pune-II
Urbanization"
Smt. Rekha M. Togare, F.O.,
SRO, Pune-II
Shri. Prabhakar M. Wavde, F.O.
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Shri. Tanaji Yadav, SRO, Navi
Mumbai-II (Taloja)
Centre for Science and "Training Programme for
Shri. Pratap Jagtap, F.O., SRO,
10. 8-12 August, 2016 Environment, New Delhi at Environmental Regulators-2016-17
Tarapur-I
their campus - "Continuous Monitoring System"
Shri. Vinod Shukla, F.O., SRO,
Nagpur-II
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MOEF&CC, -UNDP-GEF Project,
"Launch Workshop of MoEF&CC
at The Taj Mahal Hotel,
11. 10th August, 2016 UNDEP-GEF Project "Improve Dr. A. R. Supate, PSO
Number One Mansingh Road,
Mercury Management in India
New Delhi-110 011.
Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan, R.O.
Oil Spill India 2016, at Hotel 4th Edition Oil Spill, International Raigad.
12. 11-12 August, 2016
J.W. Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai Conference & Exhibition. Shri. Nitin R. Shinde, SRO,
Mumbai-III
National Institute for Micro,
"Current Requirement in Mrs. Madhurima Joshi, F.O.,
Small and Medium Enterprises
Environmental Impact Assessment R.O., Kolhapur
13. 22-24 August, 2016 (ni-msme), Hyderabad at ni-
(EIA) Processes and procedures (as Mrs. Varsha A. Kadam, F.O.,
nsme campus, Yousufguda,
per MoEF Guidelines)" SRO, Kolhapur
Hyderabad.
Computer training programme on
1st September 2016 to 31st October 2016 Raj Computers Academy, Mira Mrs. Saroj S. Shetty, Jr. Steno,
14. "Advanced MS Excel, MS Access,
(2 Months Course) Road, Tal. & Dist.: Thane CC/CAC Cell
Power Point, Internet”
MMRDA Office Building, BKC, Shri. Sandeep Motegaonkar,
Workshop on Metropolitan Lab on
C-14 & 15, E block, Bandra (E), F.O., SRO, Mumbai-III
15. 19 - 24 September, 2016 Maharashtra's sustainable
Mumbai Sponsored by The Shri. Nilesh Patil, F.O., R.O.
Urbanization.
Mumbai First EU Project Mumbai.
Shri. Sujit Dholam, SRO,
Kalyan-III
Shri. Pramod Mane, SRO,
Centre for Science and Environmental Regulators-2016-
Ahmednagar
16. 19 - 30 September, 2016 Environment, 38, Tughlakabad 2107 "Compliance Monitoring &
Shri. Milind Thakur, F.O., SRO,
Institutional Area, New Delhi Enforcement"
Mumbai-I.
Shri. R.G. Kshirsagar, F.O., SRO,
Nashik.
"Continuing Professional
Development Programme on "Bio-
17. 20-22nd September, 2016 ESCI Campus, Hyderabad. medical Waste Management, Dr. A.R. Supate, PSO
Handling and Safe Disposal Options-
Best Practices & its effective
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implementation (with new Rules-
2016)
Dr. Y.B. Sontakke, JD(WPC) (As
a Speaker)
Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan, R.O.
Raigad
Shri. A. F. Deshmane, R.O.
Thane
Indian Clean Seas Conference
"Conference & Exhibition on Clean Shri. S. L. Waghmare, SRO,
18. 22-24 September, 2016 & Exhibition by ICONEX, at
Seas" Tarapur-I
Holiday Inn Resort, Goa
Shri. Nitin Shinde, SRO,
Mumbai-III
Shri. V. G. Bhatane, F.O., SRO,
Chiplun
Shri. D. V. Vasava, F.O., SRO,
Mahad
At Anna Institute of
Management (AIM) 163/1, Shri. Yogesh Deshmukh, F.O.,
Greenways Road, Anna Salai SRO, Taloja
19. 3rd to 7th October, 2016 "Municipal Waste Management".
Raja Annamalai Puram, Shri. Gajanan Pawar, F.O. SRO,
Chennai, Sponsored by CPCB & Mumbai-II
National Productivity Council.
Shri. N. R. Shinde, SRO,
th th Best Practices in Environmental
20. 15 to 28 October, 2016 At Sweden by CSE, New Delhi Mumbai-III
Governance
Shri. M. N. Jadhav, SRO, Kalyan
"Effective Management of
International Institute of Hazardous Waste including E- Shri. N. N. Gurav, R.O. (HQ)
21. 17th to 21st October, 2016 Waste Management (IIWM) at Waste-Co-processing, Co- Shri. Kiran Malbhage, F.O., R.O.
Bengaluru Incineration-Hazardous Waste (HQ)
Rules".
"Environmental Air Quality Data Shri. Yogesh Patil, F.O., JD(APC)
22. 20th October, 2016 At PAMS Division, CPCB, Delhi. Entry System (EAQ-DES) Interaction Shri. Ashok Jadhav, F.O.
Meet Cum Training at CPCB, Delhi. JD(APC)
98
Shri. V. V. Killedar, SRO, Thane-
II
Shri. S. S. Dholam, SRO, Kalyan-
Training on “Environmental Water
III
23. 25th October, 2016 At PAMS Division, CPCB, Delhi. Quality Data Entry System at CPCB,
Shri. R. S. Andhale, SRO,
Delhi.
Mumbai-II
Shri. A. J. Kude, SRO, Nashik
Shri. P. P. Mundhe, SRO Pune
Shri. V. R. Thakur, SSO, C-Lab
Central Institute of Mining & Mrs. Hema Deshpande, SRO,
Sampling & Analysis of Coal As per
24. 18-20th November, 2016 Fuel Research, Digwahi, Chandrapur
NGT order
Dhanbad. CPCB Sponsored. Shri. Sushilkumar Shinde, R. O.,
Nagpur-I
Training Programme for
CSE, Tughlakabad Institutional Environmental Regulators 2017: Shri. P. M. Joshi, R. D.,
25. 24th November,2016
Area, New Delhi. “How to Prepare Water Quality Chandrapur
Management Plan”.
Shri. Shankar Kendule, F.O.,
SRO, Kolhapur
Training Programme for
Shri. Mahesh Chavan, F.O., JD
CSE, Tughlakabad Institutional Environmental Regulators 2017:
26. 05-16 December, 2016 (WPC), Sec. MPCB, Mahape,
Area, New Delhi. “How to Prepare Water Quality
Mumbai.
Management Plan”.
Ms. Ragini S. Butale, S.O., R.
Lab, Thane
Workshop on "CPCB e-samiksha
th Shri. Dinesh Sonawane, A.S.O.,
27. 9 December,2016 CPCB, New Delhi At CPCB and Ganga E- Track GDI Web
EIC
Portals”.
National Institute of Training Programme on "Advanced Shri. Gajanan Khandkikar, F.O.
28. 19-21 December, 2016 Hydrology, Roorkee Sponsored Instrumentation Technique - Hands Shri. Ravindra Jadhav, F.O.,
by CPCB on Training”. SNO, Nashik
Engineering Staff College of Training Programme on "ISO
Shri. Kartikeya Langote,
29. 19-23 December, 2016 India, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
Scientist –II
at ESCI Hyderabad Training”.
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Shri. V. R. Thakur, SSO-II, C.
Lab, MPCB, Mahape, Mumbai.
Shri. A. D. Mohekar, R.O.,
Mumbai
Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan, R.O.,
SIES - Indian Institute of International conference on
Raigad
30. 4-6 January, 2017 Environment Management, "Environment Management and
Shri. Raju Vasave, R. D., Raigad,
Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Sustainability".
SRO- NM-I
Shri. Jayant S. Hazare, SRO-
Raigad
“Environment Management for
Power Plants, Use and Disposal of Shri. Gajanan Khandkikar, F.O.
CSIR-CIMFR Dhanbad,
31. 05-07 January, 2017 Fly Ash - New Avenues, Shri. Ravindra Jadhav, F.O.,
Jharkhand (CPCB Sponsored)
Opportunities, Constraints and SNO. Nashik
Challenges."
Shri. B. M. Kukade, SRO,
Satara,
Environmental Regulators-2016- Shri. J. S. Hazare, SRO, Raigad
CSE, Tughlakabad Institutional
32. 9-13 January-2017 2017- "Preparing Consent & Shri. Hemant Kulkarni, F.O.
Area, New Delhi.
Inspection Checklist". (ASOT), Sec., HQ
Shri. Ajay Khamkar, F.O., SRO,
Satara
33. Shri. V.R. Thakur, SSO, I/c., C.
Lab
Shri. B.S. Gadhari, S.O. R. Lab,
Chiplun
Certification Training Programme
Ms. Ragini Butale, S.O. R. Lab,
17-20 January,2017 ESCI Campus, Hyderabad. on Laboratory Management System
Thane
Awareness & Internal Auditing.
Shri. P. D. Khadkikar, JSO, R.
Lab, Nashik
Shri. D. V. Nehe, JSO, R. Lab,
Pune
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34. 17-21 January, 2017 Hotel The Lalit, Near Hotel Asia Pacific Congress on “Catalysis Shri. S. S. Dholam, SRO, Kalyan-
Leela, Andheri (E), Mumbai, (APCAT-I)". III
Organized by I.C.T. Matunga, Shri. T. G. Yadav, SRO, Navi
Mumbai & Catalysis Society of Mumbai-II
India.
35. 19-21 V.N.I.T., South Ambazari "49th Annual Convention of IWWA". Mrs. Hema Deshpande, SRO, Nagpur-I
January, Road, Nagpur Shri. Ramakant Sort, S.O. R-Lab, Nagpur
2017 Shri. K. P. Pusadkar, F.O., SRO, Bhandara
Shri. Sarang Deshpande, JSA, R.Lab, Chandrapur
Shri. Vinod D. Shukla, F.O. SRO, Nagpur-II
36. 2nd MCGM Auditorium Engg. "Solid Waste Processing Techniques". Dr. Y. B. Sontakke, JD(WPC)
February, Hub: Building 2nd Floor Dr.
2017 E. Moses Road, Mumbai, by
The E.V. Technical
Cooperation for
environment in India
37. 06-10 Center for Science & Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). Shri. Anand Katole, SRO, Bhandara
February, Environment 41, Shri. Satish Padwal, SRO, Taloja
2017 Tughlakabad Institutional Shri. Ajit Patil, F.O., SRO, Tarapur-I
area, New Delhi- 110062 Shri. Rajendra Jadhav F.O., SRO, Kalyan-I
38. 10-11 Feb, SIES (Nerul) College of Arts, International conference on "Recent Trends in Dr. A. N. Harshvardhan, R. O., Raigad.
2017 Science & Commerce Environment, Technology & Economy - SWAYAS -
Sector - D, Nerul, Navi 2017”.
Mumbai.
39. 13-24th Center for science & Waste management policies, issues, challenges Shri. H. D. Gondhe, SRO, Raigad-II
February, Environment 41, and way forward. Shri. R. A. Rajput, SRO, Tarapur-II
2017 Tughalakabad Institutional Shri. Kiran Aalbhoge, F.O., RO(M)
area, New Delhi-110062. Shri. Harish Plahgon, F.O., SRO
40. 14th - 16th ESCI Campus, Gachibowli, Training Programme on "Performance Monitoring Shri. Ravindra G. Kshirsagar, F.O., SRO, Nashik
February, Hyderabad of STPs/CETPs - Practical Aspects”. Shri. Santosh D. Mahare, F.O, SRO, Nashik,
2017 Shri. Sandeep B. Shinde, F.O., SRO, Pune-I
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MAHARASHTRA POLLUTION

by TECHNOGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

Wakadewadi, Pune 411003

It gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of the Maharashtra

for providing wider information on activities carried out and services

and water, strengthening of laboratories, and development of infrastructure and decentralization of

Sr. No. Chapter Pages

3. Meetings of the Board 5-11

4. Committees Constituted by the Board 12-14

9. Environmental Awareness & Public Participation 68-76

11. Prosecutions Launched and Convictions Secured 78-79

12. Finance and Accounts 80

13. Important Matters dealt with by the Board 81-82

Annexure 1B Field Office Diagram 85

Annexure 2 Staff Strength as on 31/10/2017 86-87

Annexure 4 Region-wise Industry Statistics 93

Details of Training Programs Attended by MPCB Officials during year 94-99

As a part of common environmental infrastructure for environmental protection, Common Effluent

1. Chairman: (Part time or full time)

Table 2.1. Constitution of M.P.C. Board during 2016-17.

Mr. Satish Gavai, IAS

Additional Chief Secretary

Chief Executive Officer

Member Secretary (Technical)

 Strengthening of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring network by installing Continuous Automatic

 Furbishing of office premises at Udyog Bhavan, Chandrapur.

 Installation of Real Time Noise monitoring stations in 7 cities.

 Investment of surplus funds of MPCB.

 Financial budget of MPC Board for the year 2017-18

4.1. Consent Appraisal Committee (CAC)

1. Chairman, MPC Board, Mumbai Chairman

'RED' Category: Projects with capital investment above Rs. 75 Crores.

4.2. Appellate Committee

4.3. Consent Committee (CC)

The Consent Committee comprises of the following members:

4.4. Committee for issuance of Grant/Renewal of Authorization of Industrial Units possessing

1. Joint Director (WPC), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Chairman

Shri. P.K. Mirashe,

5.1. Monitoring Network and Region-wise Air Quality in Maharashtra.

5.1.2. Navi Mumbai

120 Naupada 150 Rajura

150 Sion Ganj Golai - Siddheshwar Bank Ganeshnagar

100 Airoli Navi Mumbai Bhosari Nal Stop

Dombivali MIDC Office Dombivali

Table 5.9. Statistical Monitoring Details of Air Quality in Aurangabad Region.

5.2. Ambient Noise Quality at Various Locations in the State of Maharashtra.

Table 5.14. Noise Standards by CPCB.

18th Dec (Day time) 18th Dec (Night time) 70

Noise level in dB(A)

Noise level in dB(A)

70 18th Dec (Night time)

Noise level in dB(A)

18th Dec (Day time) Mumbai 18th Dec (Night time)

70 80 18th Dec (Night time)

Noise level in dB(A)

70 90 19th Dec (Day time) 19th Dec (Night time)

Noise level in dB(A)

Figure 5.4. Noise levels in regions in Maharashtra during December 2016