In a remarkable effort to enhance the green cover and environmental health of Mumbai, an urban forest named 'Nagri Forest' has been inaugurated in Sharad Narayan Acharya Udyan, Chembur. This visionary project is a collaborative endeavor between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the IIFL Foundation. The project was officially launched by Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, who highlighted the significance of nurturing trees that sustain the lives of the city's residents, an official statement by the civic body said on Tuesday.

The initiative seeks to address environmental concerns by creating urban forests using a unique method, known for its effectiveness in promoting rapid and dense growth of native plant species. This strategic planting of 10,264 saplings representing 48 indigenous species within a 2,500 square meter area is made possible through the social responsibility fund provided by the IIFL Foundation, the statement said.