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Panvel Opposition Leader Proposes Zoo and Recreation Complex in Kharghar
Arvind Pundalik Mhatre has suggested building a large place for recreation in Kharghar.
He wants it to include a zoo, an aquarium and a public garden.
The plan also includes paths for walking and jogging, play areas for children and spaces for older people.
There could be gardens and places to learn about wildlife and nature.
Mhatre says the complex could give families more places to spend time together.
He also says it might attract tourists and create jobs.
Before a zoo could be built, officials would need to study the land, the environment and how animals would be cared for.
The proposal has been sent to the municipal secretary for action.
Panvel Opposition Leader Arvind Pundalik Mhatre proposed a zoo, aquarium, public garden and entertainment centre in Kharghar.
He submitted the proposal to the Panvel mayor and municipal commissioner on October 9, 2026.
The planned complex could include walking and jogging tracks, play areas, botanical gardens and biodiversity conservation areas.
Mhatre said the facility could serve residents and visitors while supporting tourism and employment.
The proposal says the zoo would require assessments of land, environmental impact, animal welfare, veterinary facilities and regulatory approvals.
- Who
- Arvind Pundalik Mhatre, Leader of the Opposition in the Panvel Municipal Corporation, submitted the proposal.
- What
- A proposed complex featuring a zoo, aquarium, public garden and entertainment facilities.
- Where
- Kharghar, within the Panvel Municipal Corporation area.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Why
- To meet rising demand for public recreational spaces and potentially promote tourism and employment.
Key facts
- Proposer
- Arvind Pundalik Mhatre
- Proposed location
- Kharghar
- Proposal submitted to
- The mayor and municipal commissioner
- Proposed facilities
- Zoo, aquarium, public garden, entertainment centre, walking and jogging tracks, and play areas
- Additional features
- Botanical and flower gardens, biodiversity areas, accessible facilities, parking, drinking water, toilets and security
- Next steps
- Assess feasibility, land availability, environmental impact, animal welfare, veterinary infrastructure and required permissions
- Administrative status
- The proposal was forwarded to the municipal secretary for necessary action
Quotes
Arvind Pundalik Mhatre
Leader of the Opposition in the Panvel Municipal Corporation and proposer of the Kharghar complex.
“With the population of the Panvel Municipal Corporation area growing rapidly, there is an increasing need for quality public spaces where citizens can spend time with their families, exercise and enjoy nature. A large recreational complex with a zoo, aquarium and public garden could fulfil this need while also giving the region a distinctive identity.”
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“The project could improve the quality of life of residents while creating opportunities for local tourism and employment. The civic body should examine the proposal seriously and initiate the necessary steps towards its feasibility and implementation.”
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