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Mumbai’s Green Spaces Under Threat | India News
Mumbai’s civic records reveal 17 land parcels—some originally earmarked for parks, recreation, and even the Mahalaxmi Racecourse—were rezoned in just four years, with 14 changes occurring during a critical period when the city was run by appointed officials, not elected ones. Critics are alarmed that these shifts, including turning racecourse land into commercial zones and zoo expansion sites into residential areas, may prioritize private interests over public green space in a city starved for open areas. While officials say rezoning is routine for efficient land use, the timing and pattern…
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