Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Powai GCC Project Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Environmental Clearance
A big new office project in Powai, Mumbai, is in trouble because there's no record of the required environmental approvals.
People living nearby and environmental groups are worried about the impact on roads, services, and the local lake.
They've asked the government to review the project before it's too late.
The project involves cutting hills and building a huge campus for 30,000 workers, which could harm the environment and make traffic worse.
RTI reveals no record of environmental clearance for the Powai GCC project.
Residents and environmental groups express concerns over infrastructure strain and ecological damage.
Petition submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking an immediate review of the project.
Project involves large-scale hill cutting and development in the Powai-Vikhroli area.
Concerns raised about the impact on Powai Lake ecosystem and biodiversity corridors.
- Who
- Residents of Powai, NatConnect Foundation, Maharashtra State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
- What
- Scrutiny over missing environmental clearance for the proposed Powai GCC project
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Powai, Mumbai
- Why
- Concerns over environmental impact and infrastructure strain
Project Proponents
Residents and Environmental Activists
Environmental Clearance Status
Project Proponents
The project is proceeding with necessary approvals and clearances.
Residents and Environmental Activists
There is no record of environmental clearance or impact assessment for the project.
Infrastructure Impact
Project Proponents
The project will bring economic benefits and job opportunities to the area.
Residents and Environmental Activists
The project will overwhelm the existing infrastructure and damage the local ecosystem.
- Project Name
- Global Capability Centre (GCC)
- Location
- Powai, Mumbai
- Proposed Capacity
- 30,000 seats
- Campus Size
- Two million square feet
- RTI Applicant
- B. N. Kumar, Director of NatConnect Foundation
- Petitioners
- Powai Area Locality Management (ALM) and 20 cooperative housing societies
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis