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Navi Mumbai Fights Back: Eco-Accountability Demanded
17 Jan
Summary
- Green groups petition PM Modi for environmental accountability.
- Activists cite ongoing pollution and destruction of marine life.
- Recent successes include wetland conservation and lake restoration.
Following civic elections, environmental advocates in Navi Mumbai have launched a campaign urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to place ecological accountability at the forefront of the 2026 agenda. Activists express urgency, citing persistent dust and air pollution that harm public health, and the continuous destruction of marine ecosystems. They highlight local victories, such as the 30-acre DPS Lake wetland's conservation, achieved through sustained public pressure when local systems faltered.
Recent environmental successes also include citizen-led advocacy leading to restoration efforts at Mumbai's Powai Lake and a National Green Tribunal ruling against an illegal promenade at Aksa Beach. The Bombay High Court's order to transfer mangrove lands to the forest department, following a petition, further reinforces the importance of protecting these vital coastal commons. These actions underscore the power of community mobilization against unchecked development.
