Mumbai News: Netizen Highlights Ocean Trash, Marine Debris Deposited At Trombay Jetty Since Past 2 Months; BMC Replies

Mumbai: A Mumbai resident has raised concerns about the debris left after the removal of the mangrove forest at Trombay Jetty. In a post on X, the user (@dharmeshbarai) shared a photo of the location and stated that the debris has been sitting there for two months without being cleared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

In the post, he mentioned that the Mangrove Foundation of Maharashtra helped remove ocean trash and marine debris, but that roughly half of the debris, around 10 truckloads, has still not been collected. He urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to remove the debris as soon as possible.

Almost two months after great difficulty, the Mangrove @MangroveForest removed ocean trash and marine debris & placed it at Trombay Jetty. Half of the debris, about 10 truckloads, is still not lifted. I kindly request @mybmc @mybmcWardME to remove it at the earliest.@MahaEnvCC pic.twitter.com/F3nmEFOdTn

— d b (@dharmeshbarai) April 8, 2025

Here Is BMC's Response

सदर तक्रार आमच्या निदर्शनास आणून दिल्याबद्दल धन्यवाद. आम्ही आपली तक्रार संबंधित विभागाला कळविली आहे.

— WARD ME BMC (@mybmcWardME) April 8, 2025

In the recent post on X, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation responded while saying "Thank you for bringing this complaint to our attention. We have forwarded your complaint to the relevant department."

Netizens Reactions:

Many users responded to the post on X. One user appreciated the efforts and urged others to pressure the BMC to take prompt action on the issue. Another user criticised the BMC, asking, "Have you no shame? Is digging roads just to profit from tenders your only aim?" They added, "Please direct them to do their job properly. Do something meaningful for once. It's an utter shame. You're creating a hell for the next generation."

Cc @mpcb_official @isiddheshRkadam @MahaChiefSec to kindly put pressure on BMC to take prompt action. Dharmesh bhai has done a great job

— Juhu Responsible Residents (@btalkies13) April 8, 2025

@mybmc have u any shame? Is digging roads to earn from tenders ur only aim? @CMOMaharashtra pls direct them to do the needful immediately he is doing the municipalitys job. Kuch to dhang ka kaam kar lo kabhi. Utter shame. U want to leave a hell for next generations

— GutterGasChaiWaley Parothy of OG GGCW (@tootihaddi) April 8, 2025

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik Inspects Mangrove Conservation Efforts

The Forest Minister and Palghar District Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik carried out an inspection on Saturday, encompassing the Biodiversity Centre Jetty in Airoli to the Jetty in Belapur, as part of the state government's 100-day action agenda. During the tour, the Guardian Minister Naik reviewed mangrove conservation efforts.

“The Biodiversity Center attracts millions of tourists annually, and efforts have been made to improve visitor facilities. The Forest Department has also worked to maintain an environment conducive to flamingos, whose population has grown significantly from a few thousand to approximately 1.5 lakh (150,000),” quoted by the minister as per the report.

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