Mumbai's First Mangrove Park Set to Open on May 28, 2023
City’s first mangrove park to open on May 28

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Mumbai will inaugurate its first dedicated mangrove park, the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mangrove Park, on May 28, 2023. The park, located in Gorai, has faced delays since its announcement in 2021, initially set to open in 2023. Key dignitaries, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Piyush Goyal, will attend the opening ceremony.
- 01The park's opening has been delayed by nearly three years from the original deadline.
- 02The inauguration is scheduled for 10:30 AM on May 28, 2023.
- 03Borivali legislator Sanjay Upadhyay confirmed the attendance of several key political figures at the inauguration.
- 04Work on the park was completed last year, but the launch was postponed due to dignitary availability.
- 05Public access details will be announced separately following the inauguration.
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Mumbai's first dedicated mangrove park, the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mangrove Park, is set to open on May 28, 2023, after significant delays. Originally announced in 2021, the park was expected to launch in 2023, but the opening was postponed multiple times due to the unavailability of dignitaries. The park is located in Gorai, Borivali, and will be inaugurated at 10:30 AM by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Piyush Goyal, along with other prominent political figures such as state forest minister Ganesh Naik and Mumbai suburban guardian minister Ashish Shelar. Although work on the park was completed last year, the launch was delayed until all arrangements were finalized. Borivali legislator Sanjay Upadhyay conducted an inspection of the park and directed officials to complete any remaining work before the inauguration. Further details regarding public access to the park will be announced after the opening ceremony, ensuring that the community can enjoy this new green space.
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The mangrove park will provide a new recreational space for residents and contribute to environmental conservation efforts in Mumbai.
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