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Maharashtra Minister Calls for Tree Preservation and Compensation Plantations in Karjat Power Project
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🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:17 AM
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The Maharashtra minister has announced plans to preserve as many trees as possible and to undertake compensatory plantations for the Karjat power project.
A Maharashtra minister today outlined measures to safeguard the forest cover around the Karjat power project, emphasizing the need to preserve as many trees as possible.
The minister said that the state will explore options for compensatory plantation to offset any loss of vegetation caused by the project’s construction.
Officials noted that the Karjat site, located in the Raigad district, has been a focus of environmental scrutiny due to its proximity to sensitive ecosystems.
The government will coordinate with environmental experts to design a plantation plan that meets ecological and community needs.
Further details on the implementation timeline and the number of trees to be replanted are expected in the coming weeks.
The minister said that the state will explore options for compensatory plantation to offset any loss of vegetation caused by the project’s construction.
Officials noted that the Karjat site, located in the Raigad district, has been a focus of environmental scrutiny due to its proximity to sensitive ecosystems.
The government will coordinate with environmental experts to design a plantation plan that meets ecological and community needs.
Further details on the implementation timeline and the number of trees to be replanted are expected in the coming weeks.