Green On Paper, Grey In Practice: The Reality Of Sustainable Urban Planning In Mumbai
June 18, 2025: Sustainable urban planning has become the new mantra in India’s development dictionary. From municipal plans to metro project brochures, the language of “green infrastructure,” “eco-friendly design,” and “resilient cities” is everywhere. Yet, in cities like Mumbai—where the ecological stakes are highest—the reality on the ground often stands in stark contrast to the […]
Environmentalists Flag Mangrove Destruction At Khar Danda Due To Versova-Bandra Sea Link Jetty Construction
Mangroves in Kharghar Danda are being destroyed by jetties being built as part of the Versova-Bandra Sea Link (Coastal Road), according to the Watchdog Foundation, a citizens’ group. The group has written to the chief secretary, the environment department, and the Maharashtra chief minister to draw attention to the destruction of the site’s mangrove forests […]