Environmental foundation NatConnect has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging immediate issuance of a Government Resolution (GR) to formally declare DPS Flamingo Lake in Nerul as a Conservation Reserve. The foundation cautioned that any move to “de-reserve” the lake would endanger the region’s ecological balance and undermine Navi Mumbai’s identity as the Flamingo City.

“This is not just about one lake,” said NatConnect Director B. N. Kumar. “It’s about protecting the natural character of Navi Mumbai and honouring India’s commitment to migratory bird conservation.”

CIDCO’s proposal to de-reserve raises environmental alarm

In its letter, NatConnect highlighted that the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), during its Board of Directors meeting on

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