Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Citizens Protest PCMC Tree Felling for Riverfront Project
The local government in Pimpri Chinchwad wants to cut down many trees to build a new project along the river.
People are worried because they think it will hurt the environment and break some rules.
They say the trees are home to animals and help prevent floods.
The government says they will move some trees, but the people doubt this will work and want the project to be rethought.
PCMC plans to fell thousands of trees for a Riverfront Development project.
Citizens voiced objections, citing environmental concerns and legal violations.
The project involves a nine-km stretch along the Mula River from Wakad to Sangavi.
Citizens question the feasibility of tree transplantation and adherence to environmental laws.
Concerns include habitat destruction, lack of proper clearances, and impact on flood resilience.
- Who
- PCMC, citizens, environmental activists, and the Pune River Revival group.
- What
- Public opposition to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) plan to fell trees for a Riverfront Development (RFD) project.
- When
- A public hearing took place on Monday after a public notice was issued on July 24, 2025.
- Where
- Pimpri Chinchwad, India, specifically along a nine-km stretch of the Mula River.
- Why
- Citizens are concerned about environmental damage, legal violations, and the impact on the river's ecosystem.
PCMC's Perspective
Citizen's Perspective
Project Justification
PCMC's Perspective
Felling trees is necessary for the Riverfront Development.
Citizen's Perspective
Citizens and environmental activists are opposing the project.
Transplantation vs. Reality
PCMC's Perspective
Tree transplantation is planned to mitigate tree loss, with high success rates claimed.
Citizen's Perspective
Citizens question the feasibility and success rate of the transplantation efforts.
- Project Area
- 9 km stretch
- PCMC Garden Superintendent
- Mahesh Gargote
- Public Notice Date
- July 24, 2025
- Location
- Wakad to Sangavi
- Citizen Objections Received
- Nearly a thousand
