The record
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- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Gargai dam project in Palghar district will be made operational by May 2029, putting the project on a fast track after a review meeting with officials.
- The dam, coming up in the Western Ghats, will affect about 844 hectares of land, including 186 hectares of private land and 658 hectares of forest land, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,065 crore.
- Several statutory approvals have already been obtained, including from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and environmental clearances, while approval from the National Board for Wildlife is still underway.
- The Chief Minister has directed officials to speed up rehabilitation, afforestation and construction work, and also reviewed plans for the NAINA township near Navi Mumbai, ordering immediate approval of village plans and distribution of property cards.
What to watch next
- Grant of the pending National Board for Wildlife approval for the dam project.
- Progress on rehabilitation, afforestation and construction toward the May 2029 operational deadline.
- Approval of village plans and distribution of property cards to villagers in the NAINA area.
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