More than 9,000 people in Pune have signed a letter asking the government to stop building on the city’s hills. The Green Hills Campaign, led by nature lovers Sushma Date and Ameya Jagtap, is collecting these signatures at places like Vetal Tekdi and Aapla Maruti.
The government has made a team of six people, led by former Pune city chief Ramanath Jha. This team is checking where buildings can and can’t be made on the hills. These hills are very important because they store water and help keep Pune’s air clean.
The Green Hills Campaign has made a list of what they want. They say the current rules about hill areas shouldn’t be changed. They also want strict action against people who build illegally on hills. They think hill owners should get fair payment for their land.
Pune’s hills aren’t just big rocks – they’re like the city’s lifeline. The campaign wants to make sure no one builds anything on hilltops and slopes. They say this is important to keep Pune’s environment healthy.
People in Pune are now more worried about saving nature than ever before. They understand that if too many buildings come up on hills, it will harm the city’s future. That’s why so many people are joining this movement.
The campaign is working hard to save these hills for our children and grandchildren. They want Pune to grow into a bigger city but not at the cost of destroying its beautiful hills and natural areas.
Latest local news from Pune continues to highlight growing environmental concerns among residents.
