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Maharashtra Rolls Out Ambitious Tree Plantation Policy for Mumbai Infrastructure Projects
18 Nov
Summary
- Maharashtra government introduces policy to regulate compensatory tree plantation
- Policy mandates use of native species, long-term monitoring, and protection measures
- Compensatory plantations allowed across Mumbai Metropolitan Region to address space crunch
On November 16, 2025, the Maharashtra government published a new policy to regulate compensatory tree plantation for public and infrastructure projects in Mumbai. This move follows a Supreme Court interim order issued on October 27, 2025, which called for a structured mechanism to safeguard the city's ecological balance while allowing essential development.
The policy mandates the use of native tree species suited to Mumbai's climate, reinforcing the importance of biodiversity and long-term ecosystem health. It requires local urban bodies to identify and maintain dedicated land banks for compensatory plantations, which may include recreational spaces and natural biomes. However, no plantation activity will be allowed in protected wildlife zones or national parks without explicit permission.
