In a green push to undo years of damage, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to remove concrete choking 3,402 trees across 229 roads in 10 city zones. The concrete—laid during road and footpath works—had smothered tree roots, blocking water and air and threatening their survival.
Now, NMC’s garden department has proposed hiring a specialized agency to remove concrete around each tree, creating a 1m x 1m breathing space—a step in line with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Maharashtra Trees Act, 1975.
This action forms part of a larger mission ordered by Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari, who directed the dechoking of 4,147 trees citywide during a High Court-mandated committee meeting. As per the Urban Green Guidelines 2014, trees must have 1.25m x 1.25m open space around their base.
Areas like Nehru Nagar, Dhantoli, Mangalwari, and Laxmi Nagar have reported the most affected trees. Alongside deconcretisation, protective barriers will be installed to prevent future damage. Progress will be tracked by a joint committee involving NMC, NIT, MahaMetro, PWD, and NHAI, with updates to be submitted to the Bombay High Court every four weeks.
The move has earned praise from environmentalists and locals alike, marking a major step toward urban tree conservation and smarter green planning.
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