Aarey Colony authorities on Monday handed over 286.7 hectares of land to the Maharashtra government, paving the way for the protection of one of Mumbai's main green lungs.
A statement from the chief minister's office (CMO) said the Aarey land parcel handed over comprises 125 hectares in Borivali, 71 hectares in Goregaon and 89 hectares in Marol Maroshi.
The handover has been made to the chief conservator of forests, which in turn will pave the way for the creation of a jungle spread over 812 acres right in the middle of the metropolis, an official said.
The Uddhav Thackeray government had declared 800 acres of land in Aarey as reserve forest last year.
Published 07 June 2021, 17:04 IST