**Environmental Activists Raise Alarm Over Cement Slurry Discharge Into Mahul Mangroves**
Mumbai: Environmental activists have raised serious concerns over the direct release of cement slurry from a mixing plant in Mahul, Chembur, into the nearby mangroves. Despite repeated complaints, authorities including the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and the police have allegedly failed to take action.
A video circulating on social media shows slurry flowing into mangroves near the Mumbai Police Automobile Junkyard on BPT Salt Pans Road, Mahul. The environmental group Mumbai Matters shared the clip on X, urging authorities to intervene. They emphasized that mangroves serve as natural defenses against storm surges and the impacts of climate change.
> “Cement slurry from the cement mixing plant is being let out into the mangroves at BPT Salt Pans Road, next to the Mumbai Police Automobile Junkyard, Mahul end. Coastal mangrove forests are natural defence protecting from storm surge, shorelines, and mitigating the effects of climate change,” reads the post by Mumbai Matters.
In response to the video, the BMC’s official social media handle stated that the complaint was forwarded to the M-East ward. However, M-East ward officer Ujwal Ingole clarified that the affected area falls under the M-West ward. On the other hand, M-West ward officer Shankar Bhosale said they had not received any complaint regarding the issue.
Residents and activists allege that this illegal discharge has been ongoing for years. Chembur-based activist Satish Shetty revealed that companies often release wastewater illegally to avoid using the built-in dewatering systems. He stated, “The MPCB, which grants permissions, conducts a few inspections in Mumbai. The BMC’s role is limited.”
Vanashakti director Stalin D also expressed disappointment. He said he had lodged a complaint about the same site two years ago but no action was taken. “The Wadala-Sewri-Mahul green belt is being exploited for dumping debris and hazardous waste. Despite High Court orders, police ignore evidence and offenders face only token fines,” he added.
Meanwhile, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Mumbai district collector to respond to Vanashakti’s complaint concerning illegal debris dumping in the Wadala wetlands, highlighting the urgency of addressing such environmental violations.
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