Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Citizens Urge Action Against CIDCO's Lotus Lake Debris Dumping
A group of concerned citizens met with the Forest Minister about a problem at Lotus Lake.
They said that CIDCO is dumping construction trash into the lake, which is supposed to be protected.
The lake is home to plants and animals and was officially recognized as a protected wetland in 2017.
The citizens are worried because this is harming the environment.
The minister promised to do something quickly to stop the dumping and protect the lake.
Citizens met with the Forest Minister to address CIDCO's alleged unauthorized debris dumping in Lotus Lake.
The delegation highlighted that CIDCO is reportedly dumping construction debris from the Navi Mumbai International Airport into the protected Lotus Lake.
The Lotus Lake is a protected wetland officially recognized in 2017 and documented by the Thane District Tehsildar.
Former corporator Netra Shirke raised CIDCO's failure to transfer mangroves and disregard of previous directives.
The Forest Minister assured the group of urgent action to protect the wetlands.
- Who
- Citizens, environmental activists, former corporators, and the Forest Minister.
- What
- Citizens met the Forest Minister regarding the dumping of debris in Lotus Lake.
- When
- Recently, after a 'Chalo Lotus Lake' event.
- Where
- Nerul, Navi Mumbai, specifically at Lotus Lake.
- Why
- To address the alleged unauthorized dumping of construction debris by CIDCO and protect the wetland.
Citizens' Concerns
CIDCO's Actions
Environmental Damage vs Compliance
Citizens' Concerns
Dumping of construction debris is damaging the protected wetland's biodiversity.
CIDCO's Actions
CIDCO's actions regarding debris dumping and mangrove transfer.
- Location
- Lotus Lake, Sector 27, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Protected Status
- Officially recognized as a protected wetland in 2017
- Issue
- Unauthorized debris dumping by CIDCO
- Involved Parties
- Citizens, CIDCO, Forest Minister
- Debris Source
- Navi Mumbai International Airport construction site
- Forest Minister's Response
- Assured urgent action