Belapur lake faces environmental threat, warns Citizens forum
A citizens group called Alert Citizens Forum-Navi Mumbai has urged CIDCO, NMMC, and the Forest Department to take swift action for the lake's preservation.
The forested hills shelter diverse species of birds and wildlife. CIDCO established a retention pond to ensure consistent water availability and manage monsoon flooding. Administrative negligence and poor inter-departmental coordination resulted in substantial debris accumulation in the lake.
Despite public demands for CCTV surveillance along access roads, authorities showed reluctance to act. The Forum has requested senior officials from these departments to conduct a joint site inspection to assess the actual conditions.
CIDCO has allocated open space in Sector 9's Green Valley area near Parsik Hill for wildlife preservation. The Forum suggests creating a new retention pond there and emphasises the urgency of restoration efforts, warning of potential environmental consequences.
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