EnvironmentTuesday, 19 May 2026·The Hindu - National
Mumbai Coastal Road project: 45,000 mangroves at centre of environment protest
Protests continued in Mumbai over the proposed felling of 45,000 mangroves for the second phase of the Coastal Road project.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, protests continued in Mumbai against the proposed felling of 45,000 mangrove trees for the second phase of the Coastal Road project, which is meant to connect Versova and Bhayandar.
Key specifics
- Number at issue: 45,000 mangrove trees proposed for felling.
- Project name: Mumbai Coastal Road project, second phase.
- Geographic link: the project aims to connect Versova and Bhayandar.
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, where citizen volunteers are protesting.
- Exam-useful angle: mangrove conservation, coastal infrastructure, and environmental clearance issues.
Exam lens
Question type: environment and conservation; key facts: 45,000 mangroves, Coastal Road project, Versova, Bhayandar, Mumbai. TNPSC may frame a question on why mangroves matter and which infrastructure project triggered protests.