New Mapping Tool Lets Citizens Track Mangrove Loss From Versova–Dahisar Coastal Road
January 27, 2026: A new interactive mapping tool developed by urban researcher and geospatial analyst Abhijit Ekbote allows citizens to assess mangrove loss caused by the proposed Versova–Dahisar Coastal Road, which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) estimates will require cutting down at least 45,000 mangroves. Hosted on CityResource.in, a platform providing archival maps, spatial data, […]
Mumbai To Get Twin Mangrove Parks In Gorai And Dahisar; Gorai Project To Open On November 15
November 10, 2025: Mumbai will soon have two dedicated mangrove parks — one each in Gorai and Dahisar — aimed at promoting eco-tourism, conservation, and education. The lush mangrove stretches in these areas, which have largely remained untouched, will now be developed into public parks. The Gorai park is expected to open on November 15, […]
Green Activists Rally Against Cutting of 9,000 Mangroves for Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road
Mumbai’s environmental activists are gearing up in large numbers to protest the planned removal of 9,000 mangroves as part of the proposed Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road extension. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to hold a public hearing on Friday at 2:30 pm at its Development Plan department, where citizens will have the opportunity to […]