Professor Michael Greenstone University of Chicago from the USA visited MPCB to discuss the emission trading scheme and the Use of AI for regulatory enforcement.
Committee meeting for identifying the white category of industries for ease of doing business
Visit of the committee to the Pollution Control Boards of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to study the timeline reduction for consent management.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) organized a State-Level Conference on “Circular Economy for Sustainable Development in Maharashtra” at Navi Mumbai. The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Member Secretary Shri M. Devender Singh (IAS). Dr. Rajendra Rajput Assistant Secretary (Technical), Shri. Satish Padwal Joint Director (APC), Shri. Sanjay Bhuskute Public Relations Officer, Shri. Nandkumar Gurav (Technical Advisor), along with other officials and staff members, graced the occasion with their august presence. Representatives from various industry associations, officials of the Material Recycling Association of India, environmental experts, researchers, and industry representatives, were also present.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and the Aadhar Ability Foundation collaborated to host a training that demonstrated and provided information on how to use first aid and CPR to save lives in cardiac arrest.
In the "National Conference on Circular Economy and Sustainability" Bengaluru organised by the KPCB, Govt of Karnataka on 18th Nov 2025. Hon’ble Shri. M. Devender Singh (IAS), Member Secretary, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, delivered an insightful presentation MPCB’s efforts in recycling Sector. During the event, Hon’ble Dr. Shalini Rajneesh IAS, Chief Secretary Karnataka State, appreciated the efforts of Maharashtra State for setting up separate Recycling Parks State.
Plastic Recycling Show Conference 2025 The exhibition featuring advanced technologies and machinery for single-use plastic recycling was formally inaugurated by Hon. Shri Siddhesh Ji Kadam.
MPCB GreenMind AI Chatbot Launch 2025 The “GreenMind AI Chatbot,” an advanced chatbot designed to provide accurate responses to queries related to environmental regulations and permissions, was formally inaugurated by Hon. Shri Siddhesh Ji Kadam, Chairman of the Board, and Hon. Shri Devender Ji Singh, Member Secretary.
Kartiki Chi Wari, Pandharichya Dari 2025 On the occasion of Kartiki Ekadashi, the event “Kartiki Chi Wari, Pandharichya Dari” was organized in Pandharpur. The programme was inaugurated by Hon. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Ji Shinde.
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5th June World Environment Day Conference in Hotel Taj Land.
5th June World Environment Day Celebration in Mantralaya - Single Use Plastic Public Awareness Campaign.
5th of June World Environment Day at Girgaon Chaupati - Beach Clean Up Drive.