Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Jaipur Protests: Human Chain Against Tree Felling for Mall
Imagine a big shopping mall is planned, but it means cutting down lots of trees.
People are worried because the trees help keep the air clean and provide a home for birds.
They're protesting, asking the government to find a different spot for the mall so they don't have to chop down so many trees.
The government says they want the mall to show off important things, but the people protesting don't think it's worth hurting the environment.
Protesters formed a human chain to oppose the felling of around 2,500 trees in Jaipur.
The protest is part of the 'Save Dol Ka Badh' campaign to maintain the area's ecological balance.
The government, with RIICO, plans to build the Prime Minister Unity Mall in the area.
Protesters suggest using a smaller, less dense area for the mall project.
Campaigners claim the reduced trees have impacted bird species in the area.
- Who
- Hundreds of people, including activists, formed a human chain.
- What
- Protests against the felling of trees for a mall project.
- When
- Sunday (mentioned)
- Where
- Dol Ka Badh area in Jaipur.
- Why
- To maintain the ecological balance and prevent environmental harm.
Protesters' Stance
Government's Position
Tree Felling for Development
Protesters' Stance
Protesters oppose the felling of 2,500 trees for the Unity Mall project due to environmental concerns.
Government's Position
The government aims to build the Prime Minister Unity Mall, Fintech Park, and other commercial projects.
Government's Role
Protesters' Stance
Protesters criticize the government, particularly Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, for not heeding their requests despite opposing the project when in opposition.
Government's Position
The government is building a mall in partnership with RIICO to showcase the tribal legacy.
- Trees to be felled
- Around 2,500
- Location of Protest
- Dol Ka Badh area, Jaipur
- Campaign Name
- 'Save Dol Ka Baadh'
- Proposed Developments
- Prime Minister Unity Mall, Fintech Park and commercial projects
- Government Official Mentioned
- Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari