Following mid-day’s expose on the illegal dumping of debris in the mangroves and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas of Versova village, the Mangrove Cell has taken action. High-tech CCTV cameras are set to be installed in the area to monitor and protect the mangroves.

The Mangrove Cell plans to implement a video surveillance system in five zones, covering locations in Mumbai, Thane, Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and Uran. The aim is to ensure mangrove protection, enhance public safety, prevent encroachment and debris dumping, and maintain law and order in mangrove areas across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).