In the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, people are getting really worried about the environment. They’ve started protests against a big project that costs ₹3,400 crore. This project wants to clean up rivers, but it will cut down many important trees near these rivers. The rivers in question are the Pavana, Indrayani, and Mula. Many people are concerned because this project could harm the plants and animals living near the rivers.
To fight against this project, a group called the Pimpri Chinchwad River Revival Committee has been formed. They’re keeping an eye on what’s happening and reporting any problems like dirty water being dumped into the rivers or trees being cut down without permission. They believe that the project could change the land around the rivers and make flooding worse.
The protesters have shown that making the Mula river smaller could lead to more flooding during the rainy season. Right now, the water in these rivers isn’t clean because of untreated sewage, which is bad for the health of people living nearby.
The protesters want the tree cutting to stop, better ways to treat sewage, and to protect the green areas that help prevent floods. Studies show that the project could destroy important areas that soak up rainwater.
People in Pimpri-Chinchwad are realizing that it’s important to balance building cities and protecting nature. As the protests grow, the city leaders are feeling more pressure to change the project to protect the environment.
This situation is making everyone think about how to plan cities better while keeping nature safe. The Pune local news continues to monitor the growing environmental concerns in the region.
