MPCB, in consultation with a state-backed committee, began evaluating the phased ban on petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai, favouring electric and gas-powered alternatives. Spearheaded by Siddhesh Kadam, this forward-looking initiative places Maharashtra among the few states actively planning for clean mobility at scale.

Mr. Kadam’s push for this study isn’t just symbolic; it’s part of a structured roadmap towards emission-free urban transport. By backing feasibility over mere announcements, he repositions MPCB as not just an enforcer, but a policy shaper in the climate transition space.