Madhya Pradesh Scraps Bhopal Housing Plan That Proposed Cutting 27,000 Trees
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Under the re-densification plan, the state government wants to clear the existing constructions in the city's Shivaji Nagar area and develop the locality in a planned way.
The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday rejected a proposal floated under the New Bhopal "re-densification" plan which may have led to cutting of more than 27,000 trees in the state capital, citing environmental conservation, a decision coming amid protests by local residents and green activists.
In a message on "X" in Hindi, state Urban Administration and Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "Keeping in view environmental protection and trees present in the area of the New Bhopal Re-densification Plan, the presented proposal was rejected after thorough consideration and instructions were given to examine other alternative locations." "Discussions should also be held with citizens and public representatives at the initial level for the new proposal," he added.
Under the re-densification plan, the state government wants to clear the existing constructions in the city's Shivaji Nagar area and develop the locality in a planned way.
