Rs 6 crore fencing for Mumbai's disappearing mangroves
January 05, 2017 10:37
The Mangrove Cell of Maharashtra government has decided to put up fences around some of the most encroached mangroves in Colaba, Worli and Malvani areas as they need protection on priority, an official said today.
"The maximum damage to mangrove area has taken place in these areas. Our team has completed the survey of these areas, including route of the fence. The state government's sanction for Rs 3 crore is received and the Cell is expected to start the work by next month," Chief Conservator of Forest (Mangrove Cell) N Vasudevan told PTI today.
"The projected cost for construction of fence is Rs 6 crore, of which Rs 3 crore should be utilised before the beginning of the monsoon season. The cost is of first phase only. The proposals were being discussed since September last year," he said.
"The maximum damage to mangrove area has taken place in these areas. Our team has completed the survey of these areas, including route of the fence. The state government's sanction for Rs 3 crore is received and the Cell is expected to start the work by next month," Chief Conservator of Forest (Mangrove Cell) N Vasudevan told PTI today.
"The projected cost for construction of fence is Rs 6 crore, of which Rs 3 crore should be utilised before the beginning of the monsoon season. The cost is of first phase only. The proposals were being discussed since September last year," he said.
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