Will PMC implement heritage status for trees by Maha govt?
Will PMC implement heritage status for trees by Maha govt?
BySupriya DedgaonkarSupriya Dedgaonkar / Updated: Jul 7, 2021, 06:00 IST
Activists laud step, but hope new amendments will stop unnecessary tree felling
The state has made amendments regarding conservation of trees over 50 years old, and have given them the tag ‘Heritage Trees’. The amendment to the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975, was approved by both the houses on Monday and will restrict felling of trees in the name of development.
Environment minister Aaditya Thackeray said, “The amendment facilitates identification of ‘Heritage Trees’ and formation of
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PMC riverbank project to offer boating, chowpatty
PMC riverbank project to offer boating, chowpatty
BySupriya DedgaonkarSupriya Dedgaonkar / Updated: May 19, 2021, 06:00 IST
Civic body has already begun demarcation of land for the same
The
PMC) has undertaken a very ambitious plan for the
Mula-Mutha riverbank development project. This will take place over 11 stages and several new infrastructural upgrades can be expected under the same.
One of the most fascinating initiatives under this project is to start boating at several points along the Mula-Mutha river. Around 16 points are going to be considered for boating. Apart from this, 23 new tanks will be built for