As the problem of open burning rages across the city despite complaints, urban local bodies like BMC are coming under greater scrutiny for solid waste management and redressal mechanisms.
Introducing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the kitchens of the poor under a government scheme is one solution that has helped reduce burning of biomass like wood and coal to an extent in recent years. However, as waste continues to swell in volume, its disposal remains a challenge.