Mumbai News: MHADA Launches Statewide Tree Plantation Drive Under Van Mahotsav Week, Targets Planting Of 2 Lakh Trees Across State

Mumbai: In connection with the observance of Van Mahotsav Week in July, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has initiated a state-level tree plantation initiative across all its divisional boards including Mumbai. It has set a target of planting two lakh trees.

The initiative began on July 1, 2025. In the first phase, approximately 50,000 trees are being planted in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The Mumbai Board is planting 50,000 trees, while the Konkan Board is planting 25,000 trees across MHADA’s housing project premises. The Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, and Amravati boards have each fixed a target of planting 25,000 trees.

In Mumbai, the initiative has started at MHADA’s housing projects in Kannamwar Nagar (Vikhroli), Malvani (Malad), and Goregaon. The Mumbai Board is also planning mangrove plantation as part of its efforts for coastal environmental conservation.

The Konkan Board conducted plantation at the Talye Housing Rehabilitation Project in Mahad Taluka, Raigad district with support from the local residents. Tree plantation was also carried out at Khoni, Shiradhoon, Bhandarli, and Gotheghar project sites.

MHADA Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. Sanjeev Jaiswal, stated, “In view of the rising pollution and global warming, this campaign is of great significance. It is not just an effort to increase green cover but a step toward securing a healthier and enriched environment for future generations. Just as building homes is essential for the state's progress, maintaining ecological balance is equally necessary. With the growth of cities, the growth of trees that provide shade must also be ensured. This is now the guiding principle of this campaign.”

Since its inception, MHADA has constructed over nine lakh homes across the state. Through this tree plantation initiative, MHADA is further upholding its commitment to environmental responsibility.