The state government has assured the removal of tabelas (cattle sheds) near rivers in Mumbai and expedited the cleaning process of water bodies as ruling party MLAs criticised their own government for slow progress of river rejuvenation projects in Mumbai.

During a discussion in the Assembly on Thursday, MLAs raised concerns about the poor condition of Mumbai’s rivers. The legislators said that pollution, garbage dumping, encroachment, and illegal structures along riverbanks were delaying restoration efforts and increasing the risk of flooding during the monsoon season.