Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Thane Tree Cutting: All Parties to Unite Against Felling
In Thane, there is a big discussion about cutting down trees in the mental hospital area.
The government wants to cut 724 trees to build a new hospital.
Some trees have already been cut, which has made people upset.
The MNS leader, Avinash Jadhav, says that all political parties will come together to protest against this.
He also asked people to join this protest.
The government says they will plant 421 new trees, but the protesters are not happy.
They say the old trees are important and cutting them is not good for the environment.
The government is asking for people's opinions on this issue.
Over 700 trees to be cut in Thane Regional Mental Hospital for construction.
MNS leader Avinash Jadhav announces all-party march against tree felling.
NCP (Sharad Pawar group) previously protested and demanded legal action.
Public Works Department seeks permission to cut 724 trees, replant 421.
Protesters argue that cutting old trees is harmful to the environment.
- Who
- MNS leader Avinash Jadhav, NCP (Sharad Pawar group), Thane Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department
- What
- Controversy over tree felling in Thane Regional Mental Hospital premises
- When
- December 13, 2023
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To make way for construction of a new hospital building
- Location
- Thane Regional Mental Hospital
- Trees to be Cut
- 724
- Trees to be Replanted
- 421
- Tree Species
- Jackfruit, Kailasapati, Ashok, Mango, Badam, Shevge, Coconut, Palm, Teak, Bhokar, Kanchan, Ananta, Behri Mad, Neem, Chafa, Umbar
- Organizations Involved
- MNS, NCP (Sharad Pawar group)
- Action Taken
- All-party march announced
- Current Status
- Some trees already cut, objections and suggestions sought