Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has granted approval for the wildlife and environmental clearances required for the Gargai Dam project. Now the forest department will submit a proposal to the National Wildlife Board. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to construct Gargai Dam at Wada in Palghar district to the north of Mumbai, at an estimated cost of Rs 5000 crore.

The 24th meeting of the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board was held under the chairmanship of CM Fadnavis at the state secretariat on Thursday. On April 10, mid-day reported about a delay in the implementation of the Gargai Dam project, which can supply 440 million litres of water to the city daily.