Case Study:Construction Sites

Enabling Compliance with Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)

Project Sites

Tata Serein Project
Maruti Homes
Kharkar Alley
Shreekrishna Sainath
Shri Siddhivinayak Park

Product & Service

PM2510TH-GSM-EYE Integration with TMC dashboard.

Location

Thane, Maharashtra

Project Type

Active Construction Site – Residential

Client Requirement

To achieve seamless compliance with MPCB, clients in TMC (Thane Municipal Corporation) jurisdiction are required to install a real-time AQI monitoring system with data integration into TMC central dashboards.

Introduction

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) issued Notification No. MPCB/JD (APC) B-0218: dated 07/02/2025, mandating the installation of sensor-based pollution indicators at all active construction sites. This initiative aims to strengthen air quality monitoring, enhance accountability, and ensure that developers take proactive measures to control dust and emissions during construction activities.

Ensuring compliance:

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), under directives from the High Court of Mumbai, has made it mandatory for all construction and infrastructure projects in Mumbai to monitor air quality levels on-site.

Highlights of the MPCB Notification MPCB/JD (APC) B-0218:

Ensure mandatory installation of low-cost sensors for measurement of pollution indicators on all construction sites.
Monitor pollution levels continuously through a central command & control room.

Building on this directive, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) launched a centralized AQI monitoring dashboard to integrate live data from construction sites across the city. This initiative not only enforces compliance with MPCB’s notification but also brings real-time visibility and transparency for both authorities and citizens.

Airveda has partnered with Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to ensure that live data from Airveda devices is seamlessly integrated into the TMC Command Center, ensuring end-to-end compliance with TMC regulations and enabling uninterrupted construction activities across sites

Problem Statement

With increasing construction activity in Thane, particulate matter (PM2.5 & PM10) emissions were affecting local air quality, posing risks to workers and residents.

The MPCB Notification required that:

Sensor-based pollution indicators be installed at all active construction sites.
Continuous measurement of key parameters (PM2.5, PM10, temperature, humidity).

Data to be made available to relevant authorities (TMC) for compliance monitoring.
Developers act promptly to mitigate high pollution levels.

For all our clients, meeting these requirements quickly was critical to avoid penalties, project delays, and reputational impact, all while keeping construction on schedule.

Solution – Airveda’s TMC-Compliant Setup

Airveda delivered a regulatory-aligned, end-to-end monitoring solution designed to ensure full compliance at all our project sites.

Real-Time AQI Device: PM2510TH-GSM-EYE with weatherproof housing.
Live Data Streaming: PM2.5, PM10, temperature, and humidity data transmitted every 30 seconds.
TMC Dashboard Integration for regulatory purposes: Real-time data from the AQI monitoring system was transmitted via API to TMC’s central command center, ensuring seamless connectivity and live visibility for TMC authorities.
Public LED Display: Installed at site entrance for real-time visibility to workers and nearby residents.
Alerts & Reports: Threshold-based notifications to site EHS team for immediate action.
Quick Deployment: Installation and integration completed in a single working day.

Key Features

Regulatory Alignment: Fully compliant with MPCB’s notification for sensor-based indicators.

TMC Command Center Integration: Data automatically fed to TMC’s monitoring dashboard.

On-Site Transparency: On-site, 3ft x 4ft LED board showing real-time data for workers and nearby residents.

Rapid Dust-Control Response: Tata leveraged alerts to act swiftly, automatically activating integrated smog guns whenever dust levels spike

Value-Added Feature: Local data storage provided historical insights and supported internal audits

Results

Airveda’s advanced air quality monitoring system, integrated with LED displays, has driven measurable improvements across client sites. Key outcomes include

✅ Seamless Compliance:our clients achieved full compliance with MPCB and TMC directives.

✅ No Project Delays: Rapid deployment avoided work stoppages or penalties.

✅ Improved Safety & Accountability: Enabled data-driven decision-making for site managers.

✅ Enhanced Public Trust: Visible AQI boards reassured the surrounding community about proactive pollution management.

✅ ULB Expansion: Airveda added another Urban Local Body (TMC) to its growing compliance portfolio after successful BMC integrations.

Conclusion

Airveda’s collaboration with TMC demonstrates how multiple developers can achieve full compliance with TMC’s AQI monitoring requirements without operational delays.

By integrating live data from construction sites directly into TMC’s central dashboard, Airveda ensures complete transparency and real-time regulatory monitoring.

Additionally, the automated dust-control measures empower site teams to act promptly, helping construction sites maintain business continuity, meet compliance standards, and build public trust.

This joint project now serves as a blueprint for developers across Thane, showing that regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and community trust can all be achieved simultaneously with the right technology partner.

About the author

Airveda team is a group of individuals working tirelessly with a mission to help people breathe well and live well.