Environmentalists Raise Concerns Over PMAY Projects in Navi Mumbai Mangrove Zones

27 Aug 2024 CW Team

Environmentalists have raised concerns over the construction of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) housing projects on ecologically sensitive mangrove zones in Navi Mumbai. They have submitted a formal complaint to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to halt these developments, which they claim are causing severe environmental damage.

The environmentalists argue that building on mangrove areas threatens the local ecosystem, disrupting natural water filtration and increasing the risk of flooding. Mangroves play a vital role in coastal protection and biodiversity, and their destruction for housing projects could have long-term consequences for the region's ecology. Despite legal protections for mangroves under environmental regulations, construction activities have reportedly continued. The activists have called for immediate intervention from the central government to ensure that sustainable development practices are followed, and the ecological balance is maintained.

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