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Bhopal Projects Cost 30K Trees Amid Smart City, BRTS Plans

19 Jun 2024 2 Min Read CW Team
In Bhopal, urban development initiatives, including Smart City and Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) projects, have led to the felling of approximately 30,000 trees. This significant loss of green cover has sparked concerns among environmentalists and residents about the ecological impact of these infrastructure developments.

The projects, aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and transportation, have necessitated clearing trees to make way for roads, flyovers, and other construction activities. The environmental cost of these initiatives has raised debates about the balance between development and environmental conservation in rapidly growing cities like Bhopal.

According to reports, the tree felling has been carried out as part of planned expansions and upgrades under the Smart City and BRTS schemes. While these projects promise improved urban amenities and connectivity, they have also triggered protests and petitions from local activists advocating for sustainable development practices.

In response to the outcry, authorities have assured that compensatory afforestation measures will be undertaken to mitigate the environmental impact. Efforts are underway to plant new saplings and create green corridors to restore some of the lost green cover and enhance biodiversity in affected areas.

The controversy underscores the challenges cities face in balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation. Stakeholders emphasise the need for robust environmental impact assessments and sustainable urban planning strategies to minimise the ecological footprint of large-scale projects.

As Bhopal continues its urban transformation journey, the preservation of its natural heritage and green spaces remains a critical concern for residents and environmental advocates alike. The debate over sustainable development practices is expected to shape future urban planning decisions and initiatives in the city.

In Bhopal, urban development initiatives, including Smart City and Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) projects, have led to the felling of approximately 30,000 trees. This significant loss of green cover has sparked concerns among environmentalists and residents about the ecological impact of these infrastructure developments. The projects, aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and transportation, have necessitated clearing trees to make way for roads, flyovers, and other construction activities. The environmental cost of these initiatives has raised debates about the balance between development and environmental conservation in rapidly growing cities like Bhopal. According to reports, the tree felling has been carried out as part of planned expansions and upgrades under the Smart City and BRTS schemes. While these projects promise improved urban amenities and connectivity, they have also triggered protests and petitions from local activists advocating for sustainable development practices. In response to the outcry, authorities have assured that compensatory afforestation measures will be undertaken to mitigate the environmental impact. Efforts are underway to plant new saplings and create green corridors to restore some of the lost green cover and enhance biodiversity in affected areas. The controversy underscores the challenges cities face in balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation. Stakeholders emphasise the need for robust environmental impact assessments and sustainable urban planning strategies to minimise the ecological footprint of large-scale projects. As Bhopal continues its urban transformation journey, the preservation of its natural heritage and green spaces remains a critical concern for residents and environmental advocates alike. The debate over sustainable development practices is expected to shape future urban planning decisions and initiatives in the city.

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