NGO reports significant environmental violations inside protected areas to the relevant authorities
Compared satellite images of Chena village in 2017 and 2022
- ESZ of Sanjay Gandhi National Park is now at risk due to significant forest degradation
- Areas of forest have reportedly been cleared polluting industries have been established
- The NGO has alleged that polluting activities leading to forest degradation
After mangroves and wetlands in Thane faced threats from alleged dumping by the land mafia, the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park is now at risk due to significant forest degradation. Large areas of forest have reportedly been cleared, and polluting industries such as cement mixing plants and casting yards have been established and are rapidly expanding.
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