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Maharashtra residents protest Poshir dam over 2,400 acres of forest loss
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 08:02 AM
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Locals in Maharashtra have rallied against the Poshir dam project, fearing it will clear about 2,400 acres of forest land.
A group of villagers and environmental activists gathered near the proposed site of the Poshir dam in Maharashtra to voice strong opposition to the project. The protestors claim that the dam's reservoir will submerge roughly 2,400 acres of forest, threatening local biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the woods.
Organisers of the demonstration highlighted that the forest area is part of a larger ecological zone that provides water, fuel and non‑timber forest products to nearby settlements. They urged the state government to reconsider the dam's design or explore alternative water‑storage solutions that would spare the forest.
State officials have not yet released an official response, but the protest underscores growing resistance to large‑scale infrastructure projects that risk environmental degradation in the region.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants holding placards in Marathi and Hindi, and chanting slogans demanding the protection of the forest.
Authorities are expected to review the objections before granting any further clearances for the dam construction.
Organisers of the demonstration highlighted that the forest area is part of a larger ecological zone that provides water, fuel and non‑timber forest products to nearby settlements. They urged the state government to reconsider the dam's design or explore alternative water‑storage solutions that would spare the forest.
State officials have not yet released an official response, but the protest underscores growing resistance to large‑scale infrastructure projects that risk environmental degradation in the region.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants holding placards in Marathi and Hindi, and chanting slogans demanding the protection of the forest.
Authorities are expected to review the objections before granting any further clearances for the dam construction.