Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Residents Protest Red Soil Removal at Shivaji Park
People living near Shivaji Park in Mumbai are worried about the dust from red soil in the park.
They protested because the city government is planning to make the park more beautiful and add lights, but they want the red soil removed first.
The soil was added in 2021 as part of a plan to improve the park, but it has caused pollution.
The park is very big and important, known for cricket and political events.
Scientists from IIT Bombay are still studying the soil to find a solution.
Residents protested against red soil in Shivaji Park, demanding its removal before beautification work begins.
The BMC is set to start beautification and illumination works at Shivaji Park next week.
Red soil was added in 2021 as part of a beautification plan, causing dust pollution.
An ongoing soil investigation by IIT Bombay has delayed addressing the pollution concerns.
Shivaji Park is a 28-acre open space known for cricket legends and political events.
- Who
- Residents and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Protest against red soil and upcoming beautification work
- When
- Next week (beautification work), Sunday (protest)
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- Concerns over dust pollution from red soil
- Location
- Dadar, Mumbai
- Area
- 28 acres
- Issue
- Dust pollution from red soil
- Action
- Beautification and illumination works
- Investigation
- Ongoing soil investigation by IIT Bombay