Navi Mumbai News: Nerul Residents, Activists To Protest Again On June 23 At Lotus Lake Over CIDCO’s Inaction On Wetland Debris Removal

Navi Mumbai: Residents of Nerul and surrounding areas will once again gather on Sunday, from 8:30 am to 9 am near Red Rose Apartments in Sector 27, Nerul. This marks the third consecutive Sunday of peaceful citizen action demanding that CIDCO fulfill its responsibility of clearing debris and restoring the ecologically vital Lotus Lake.

CIDCO has been repeatedly urged to act, but its inaction has prompted growing frustration among concerned citizens. In response, a series of Sunday gatherings have been organized as part of a larger movement to hold authorities accountable and to protect this important wetland, said activist Sunil Agarwal.

The gathering will begin at 8.30 am, when participants assemble at the junction near Red Rose Apartments in Sector 27, Nerul. At 8.35 am, the group will proceed with a symbolic walk towards the debris dumping site at Lotus Lake. By 8.45 am, new participants will be welcomed, and organizers will provide a briefing on the actions taken so far, the current status of the lake, and the plans moving forward. The event will conclude at 8.55 am with a vote of thanks, followed by a group photograph.

Organizers stress the importance of community engagement and collective action in environmental conservation. They urge more citizens to join and stand in solidarity for the protection of Lotus Lake.

The movement continues to gain momentum online through hashtags such as #ChaloLotusLake, #SaveLotusLake, #WetlandsMatter, and #CitizenAction.

The activists had also started an online campaign petition — https://chng.it/fS2dkXdfWD - hosted on Change.org — which had got close to 850 signatures within two days.

"Lotus lake is a notified wetland no matter who owns it. And as per Supreme court orders, wetlands are supposed to be protected and not destroyed," activist Shruti Agarwal said.