shot-button
Lake Levels Lake Levels
Home > Mumbai > Mumbai News > Article > Mumbai Cattle farm encroaching mangroves demolished in Vashi

Mumbai: Cattle farm encroaching mangroves demolished in Vashi

Updated on: 09 April,2023 07:33 AM IST  |  Mumbai
A Correspondent |

Bhagat quickly responded by agreeing to bring down the structure on Friday, according to Forester MG Chavan

Mumbai: Cattle farm encroaching mangroves demolished in Vashi

The cattle shed encroachng Vashi’s mangroves demolished on Friday

In what can be termed as an important step taken by the Mangrove Cell, a cattle farm which had come up by encroaching on 2000 sq mtrs of mangrove land was demolished at Vashi.


The Mangrove Cell of the Forest Department had served a notice to one Pralhad Bhagat, a resident of Vashi village, who built a cattle shed and some other structures near a temple at Sector-6 of the Vashi node, said Range Forest Officer Sudhir Laxman Manjare of the Mangrove Cell, Navi Mumbai.


Also Read: Mumbai: MNS leader threatens excise officer, arrested in Vasai


Bhagat quickly responded by agreeing to bring down the structure on Friday, according to Forester MG Chavan. There were four cattle there and Bhagat shifted them to Vashi village. The area is now being cleared of all the debris that was dumped on mangroves to pave the way for intertidal water flow, so that plants can sprout again, Chavan said.

Appreciating the action, the NatConnect Foundation said there is a lot of encroachment on mangroves in the same area and officials must look into that as well. “With the threat of rising sea levels, it is important to protect and conserve all mangroves in the interest of the city,” NatConnect director BN Kumar pointed out.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK