Kandivali Residents Protest Tree Removal for Mumbai Coastal Road Phase 2

Over 330 trees planted by the community face removal for a road project, raising environmental and safety concerns.

The Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 2 plans to remove 336 trees in Kandivali's Charkop Sector 8, sparking protests from residents.
The trees, planted by the community two decades ago, are a vital source of shade and biodiversity in the area.
Residents fear the poor survival rate of transplanted trees and worry about the environmental consequences of losing the greenery.
Local leaders and activists, including Subhajit Mukherjee, are urging authorities to redesign the project to save as many trees as possible.
The BMC has assured that some trees will be spared, but residents remain concerned about the broader impact on their neighborhood.