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Residents in Versova protested at Nana Nani Park against the planned removal of 530 trees for the Mumbai Coastal Road, including over 180 trees inside the park and 350 nearby. They said they had nurtured the trees for 25 years and filed formal objections against the clearance. While the BMC has promised to transplant some mature trees, locals remain doubtful due to low survival rates in previous attempts. The protest reflects concerns about balancing infrastructure development with environmental preservation and community well-being in urban areas.
Residents of Versova gathered at Nana Nani Park to protest against the proposed felling of 530 trees for the Mumbai Coastal Road, including over 180 trees inside the park and around 350 in its vicinity. Locals said they had planted and cared for these trees for the past 25 years, nurturing them until they reached full growth, and expressed concern about the impact of their removal on the neighbourhood's environment and greenery. Advertisement
Notices have been posted on several trees indicating they could soon be removed to make way for the Versova exit of the Bandra-Versova Sea Link section. Residents have filed formal objections with civic authorities, highlighting both environmental and social concerns. Many park users became emotional during the protest, recalling how they had personally tended to the trees and watched them grow over decades.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has assured that some mature trees will be transplanted. However, locals remain sceptical, citing previous attempts where transplanted trees had low survival rates. This has intensified community concerns that the proposed measures may not preserve the greenery as promised.
The coastal road project has been in development for several years and aims to enhance connectivity along the northern coastal corridor. While authorities emphasise the benefits of reduced travel time and smoother traffic, environmental groups and residents continue to raise objections about tree loss, ecosystem disruption, and the long-term effect on local green spaces. Residents say this protest is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that urban development does not come at the cost of established community parks and mature trees.
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