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680 Mangroves to Be Lost as Thane Coastal Road-2 Project Near Ramsar Site Gets Environmental Nod

Thane’s proposed road project has received the go-ahead despite concerns over the loss of 680 mangroves near a Ramsar-designated wetland site.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 2 min read

680 Mangroves to Be Lost as Thane Coastal Road-2 Project Near Ramsar Site Gets Environmental Nod
Source: X.com

In Brief:

  1. 680 mangroves will be permanently lost due to the Thane Coastal Road-2 project.
  2. The project covers approximately 7.129 km near the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a Ramsar-designated wetland.
  3. Another 1,053 mangroves could be damaged during construction.
  4. The road aims to improve connectivity between Mulund East and Balkum, but further environmental clearances are required.

The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) recommended clearance for the 7.129-km Thane Coastal Road-2 project near the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a Ramsar-designated wetland.

The project will permanently destroy 680 mangroves across approximately 1.7 hectares, while another 1,053 could be damaged during construction. Authorities say the proposed alignment aims to minimise environmental impact. The road will connect Mulund East to Balkum in Thane to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion. However, further statutory clearances and environmental safeguards are required before the project can proceed.

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