July 9th 2023.
The people of Mira-Bhayandar are facing a grave environmental problem due to the activities of the notorious debris mafia. They have been dumping construction material and even hazardous waste from nearby ready-mix concrete plants in the Ghodbunder area of Kashimira, especially in eco-sensitive areas like mangrove belts, creeks, wetlands, coastal regulation zones, and even nullahs.
These illegal activities not only pose a serious threat to the fragile ecosystem, but are causing intense water-logging on the highway, as well as increasing the risk of flooding in the villages and tribal hamlets in the vicinity. Despite the illegalities, the revenue department continues to turn a blind eye, and the anti-debris squads formed by the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation to keep 24x7 vigil appear to be nonexistent.
Furthermore, huge parcels of land falling in the eco-sensitive zone are being reclaimed to construct illegal hotels and dhabhas by private landowners. This has resulted in leachate from garbage hills destroying farms, and polluting the sea in Uttan, leading to an even bigger environmental disaster.
The people of Mira-Bhayandar need urgent help to protect their ecosystem and put an end to the illegal activities of the debris mafia. The authorities must take immediate action to stop the illegalities and bring the perpetrators to justice. Only then can the environment be saved from further destruction.
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