Conservation Clash: The Battle for DPS Flamingo Lake
Environmentalists are pressing the Maharashtra government to assign 'Conservation Reserve' status to DPS Flamingo Lake, Navi Mumbai. They accuse the CIDCO of prioritizing real estate over environmental preservation, despite scientific studies suggesting that maintaining the wetland is crucial for mitigating aviation hazards near the planned airport.
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In a bid to safeguard biodiversity, environmentalists have urged Maharashtra authorities to officially recognize the 12-hectare DPS Flamingo Lake in Navi Mumbai as a 'Conservation Reserve'.
Accusations have been leveled against the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for placing greater value on real estate development, risking ecological integrity.
Despite scientific warnings, highlighted by the Bombay Natural History Society, about the importance of these wetlands in preventing aviation risks, a government resolution to protect the area remains stalled.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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