EIA Report of Mumbai Coastal Road: Project Overview and Environmental Impacts

Mumbai's Urbanization Challenges

• High growth in the number of vehicles in Mumbai has resulted in severe traffic congestion and air pollution.

Demographics of Mumbai

• The population of Mumbai has contributed to it becoming the densest metropolis in the world.

Environmental Concerns

• The high volume of vehicles in Mumbai is the main reason behind the city witnessing the worst kind of transport-related pollution.

Urban Planning Initiatives

• The Comprehensive Traffic Studies (CTS) were carried out for Mumbai to address urban transportation issues, with objectives including identifying solutions to traffic congestion and pollution.

Geography of Mumbai

• The suburbs of Mumbai have a unique type of soil.
• The area near the Mumbai coast is drained by the Ulhas and Dahisar rivers, among others.

Mumbai Coastal Road Project

• The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) appointed a consultant for the preparation of a Feasibility Report, DPR Preparation, Environmental Clearance, and Bid process management for the proposed Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change decided not to allow the construction of a coastal road by reclamation in Mumbai.

History of Mumbai

• It took centuries to join the original seven islands of Mumbai.