The National Green Tribunal (NGT), based in Pune, Maharashtra, has taken action regarding the Chena River beautification project in Kashimira, which aims to develop the riverfront with promenades and commercial structures. A petition filed by the environmental non-profit Vanshakti raises concerns that the project violates several environmental laws, particularly as it is located in the buffer zone of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The NGT has directed the Maharashtra government and the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) to respond within six weeks. The project, which was approved by the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) Monitoring Committee in March 2024, is modeled after the Sabarmati Riverfront project in Ahmedabad. Activists have previously reported environmental damage along the riverbanks, including debris dumping and damage to grasslands and mangroves. The petition claims that excavation and construction activities are ongoing in areas where such developments are prohibited under the ESZ regulations. State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik maintains that all necessary approvals are in place and that the project will proceed as planned, with completion expected by early 2028.