

Team Udayavani, Sep 4, 2020, 9:23 AM IST
The Maharashtra government on September 2 decided to declare 600-acre land parcel in the Aarey Milk Colony near Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) as a reserve forest
According to an official statement, The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who said, the forest would be the first example of a “huge jungle” being conserved at the centre of a megapolis
Also, Constructions of all types, roads, slums, Adivasi pockets and government facilities will be excluded from the first phase of the initiative. Further, the slums within the area will be rehabilitated immediately.
However, The reserved land parcel does not include the land on which the controversial car shed for the 33.5 km-long Colaba-Bandra-Seepz corridor was expected to come up.
According to Indian Express, Thackeray had appointed a committee to look into the Aarey forest issue. In their report submitted in January, the Committee pointed out there was no viable alternative for the car shed. Also, finding a new plot would lead to massive cost overruns and delays.
In order to avoid the backlash from environmentalists, he decided to notify a part of Aarey forest. However, Shiv Sena claims that it has taken steps to improve the quality of life in Mumbai.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Farewell to a legend: B. Saroja Devi, the eternal star of Indian cinema
Mango takes the cake: How king of fruits continues to reign over hearts and palates
Mandatory physical training in schools essential to prevent heart diseases, say Experts
Explained: What Maharashtra’s ‘Urban Maoism’ Bill says and why it matters
Demand grows to rename Dakshina Kannada as ‘Mangaluru district’
IMD issues flash flood alert for 19 Jharkhand districts amid widespread rainfall
Majestic debut: Elephant ‘Srikantadatta’ to join Mysuru Dasara procession
Bomb threat to Bhatkal police station: Main accused traced to Mysuru prison
Youth injured in car accident at Adyar, dies at hospital
Odisha college student, who set herself afire over sexual harassment, succumbs to injuries
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.