Charkop Environmentalist Urges BMC To Protect Bird Nests Ahead Of Sea Link Work
July 22, 2025: Ahead of construction on the Versova–Bhayandar Sea Link, Charkop-based environmentalist Mili Shetty plans to write to the BMC, urging it to relocate birds nesting in the area’s mangroves before any trees are felled. According to the BMC, the project will permanently affect around 9,000 mangrove trees, with another 36,000 temporarily impacted during […]
CRZ And Forest Nod Secured For Upcoming Phase Of Mumbai Coastal Road
July 4, 2025: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Stage 1 (in-principle) approval for the north phase of the ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road Project, which aims to connect Versova to Bhayandar. This key clearance marks a significant milestone in the infrastructure initiative, allowing environmental adjustments involving mangrove forest areas. […]
Fishermen, Environmentalists Oppose Versova-Dahisar Link Road Over Mangrove, Livelihood Fears
Local fishermen’s associations joined environmentalists in protesting the Versova-Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) project’s possible ecological and socioeconomic effects, which has increased concerns over the project. Fishermen from places like Gorai, Charkop, Marve, and Malvani expressed concerns that the project may ruin their customs and drive many of them out of business. In a recent meeting […]