Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:35am on 11 Apr 2025,Friday India
The Maharashtra government has approved relocating over 50,000 Dharavi residents to the active Deonar landfill site as part of the Adani-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project. This decision contravenes Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, which prohibit residential developments within 100 meters of active landfills due to health risks. Deonar emits approximately 6,202 kg of methane hourly, posing significant environmental and health hazards. The relocation plan, sanctioned just before the 2024 Assembly elections, has drawn criticism from environmentalists and urban planners. The project's Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) claims it will seek environmental clearance before construction, while the Adani Group has declined to comment. This move raises serious concerns about public health and regulatory compliance. (PC: Trip Advisor, NomadicMacs, Medium & Viator)
