2 weeks ago
Navi Mumbai Activists Urge Phased Reopening of Pandavkada, Kharghar Hills
Some grown-ups in a city called Navi Mumbai love to visit hills and a waterfall to play, walk and relax.
The government closed these places during the rainy season because the ground can get slippery and rocks can fall.
A group of people called activists think this is not fair.
They asked the Chief Minister, the leader of the state, to let people visit again.
They want experts to check the hills first to make sure they are safe.
The experts could be scientists who study rocks and people who know how to build strong walls.
The activists also want fences and good drains to stop landslides.
They say these natural places help people feel happy and less stressed.
They hope the government will open the places slowly, one step at a time, after making them safe.
Activists urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to reconsider seasonal access restrictions on Pandavkada, Kharghar Hills and other natural tourist destinations.
Sajag Nagrik Manch and Kharghar Hill Welfare Association demanded a scientific safety assessment and phased reopening of the restricted sites.
They proposed an inspection committee of geologists, structural experts, disaster management specialists and town planners.
Access to the Phanaswadi route is restricted from June 15 to September 15 due to the possibility of landslides.
Activists called the blanket ban 'wrong and irrational', arguing the sites are vital for citizens' recreation and stress relief.
- Who
- Activists from Sajag Nagrik Manch and Kharghar Hill Welfare Association, urging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Reconsideration of seasonal access restrictions and phased reopening of Pandavkada, Kharghar Hills, Phanaswadi and other natural sites after a scientific safety assessment
- Where
- Navi Mumbai (Pandavkada, Kharghar Hills, Phanaswadi)
- When
- Not specified in the article; the Phanaswadi route is restricted from June 15 to September 15
- Why
- To restore safe public access to natural spaces for recreation and stress relief while addressing landslide risks
Activists
Authorities
Seasonal access restrictions
Activists
Blanket restrictions are wrong and irrational; sites should be reopened in phases after safety measures are implemented.
Authorities
Access is restricted from June 15 to September 15 because of the possibility of landslides.
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Activist groups
- Sajag Nagrik Manch, Kharghar Hill Welfare Association
- Restricted sites
- Pandavkada, Kharghar Hills, Phanaswadi
- Restriction period
- June 15 to September 15 (Phanaswadi route)
- Reason for restriction
- Possibility of landslides
- Proposed inspection committee
- Geologists, structural experts, disaster management specialists, town planners
- Suggested safety measures
- Retaining walls, rock netting, slope stabilisation, drainage systems, protective fencing
Quotes
Member of the Kharghar Hill Welfare Association
Activist representative of the Kharghar Hill Welfare Association
“"Banning access to Pandavkada waterfall, Kharghar Hills and similar tourist destinations merely because of the actions of a few overenthusiastic youngsters is completely wrong and irrational."”
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