No new projects industrial clusters; Navi Mumbai won’t be affected

The future of many projects is shrouded with uncertain after Union environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh announced that no new projects in industrial clusters will be given clearance for the next eight months. However, it seems that Navi Mumbai will remain unaffected as no new proposals here are waiting for approval.

According to a study conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, Navi Mumbai features in the list of the most polluted industrial clusters in Maharashtra.

“The decision pertains to the Trans Thane Creek (TTC) Industrial Estate. We don’t have any proposal for major projects in this area,” said Valsa Nair, environment secretary.
The proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport also will not be affected by the decision. “Since the proposed airport is in Panvel and the pollutant industrial cluster is in Navi Mumbai, it would not come under the purview of the decision,” Nair added.