Maharashtra State Forest Department plans Rs 120 crore CCTV network for Mumbai's mangrove protection.

The Maharashtra State Forest Department plans to establish a Rs 120 crore CCTV network to monitor and protect Mumbai's mangroves. This initiative involves 669 cameras covering 195 sensitive areas across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including Thane and Panvel. The project responds to environmentalists' calls for better surveillance to combat threats from land mafias and construction activities, aiming to enhance conservation efforts.

September 19, 2024
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