Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Centre Directs Maharashtra to Prioritize Tree Plantation Around Mumbai Lakes
The central government has asked Maharashtra to quickly start planting trees around the lakes that supply water to Mumbai.
A person named Vinod Roshan Dsouza asked the government to do this to protect the water and the environment.
The government agreed and told Maharashtra to make a plan and report back.
Planting trees helps keep the water clean, prevents floods, and makes the area better for animals and people.
It also helps fight climate change by absorbing bad gases from the air.
The Union Ministry of Environment directed Maharashtra to prioritize tree plantation around Mumbai's water supply lakes.
The directive follows a grievance by Vinod Roshan Dsouza seeking afforestation to protect water security and ecosystems.
The Maharashtra State Wetland Authority must submit an Action Taken Report directly to the applicant.
Tree plantation around lakes helps filter water, recharge groundwater, reduce flooding, and protect biodiversity.
Protecting and expanding tree cover is crucial for Mumbai's long-term water security and climate resilience.
- Who
- Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Maharashtra State Wetland Authority
- What
- Directed to prioritize tree plantation around Mumbai's water supply lakes
- When
- Grievance submitted on June 24, memorandum issued on July 17
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To protect water security, strengthen ecosystems, and improve climate resilience
Environmental Conservation
Urban Development
Tree Plantation Around Lakes
Environmental Conservation
Essential for water security, ecosystem health, and climate resilience.
Urban Development
May limit urban expansion and infrastructure development.
- Date of Grievance Submission
- June 24
- Date of Ministry Memorandum
- July 17
- Applicant
- Vinod Roshan Dsouza
- Ministry Involved
- Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
- Key Lakes
- Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa, Upper Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Middle Vaitarna
- Benefits of Tree Plantation
- Water filtration, groundwater recharge, flood reduction, biodiversity protection, climate change mitigation