Forests

Mumbai to lose 45,000 mangroves for Rs 18,000 crore coastal road

The decision came a day before International Day of Forests

DTE Staff

On March 20, the Supreme Court gave the go-ahead to Mumbai’s civic body to divert thousands of mangroves for the Rs 18,263-crore Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road. The decision came a day before International Day of Forests. What does Mumbai stand to lose — and can compensatory afforestation fill the void?

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