India, May 24 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday held a public hearing regarding the proposed Versova-Bhayandar coastal road, aiming to incorporate several land parcels into the project by changing their existing reservations under the Development Plan (DP) 2034. The hearing, mandated under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, saw in-person attendance by over 30 citizens - all of whom voiced unequivocal opposition to the project.

The primary concerns raised by attendees centred on environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and the undermining of sustainable public transport solutions.

"We need more efficient public transport, not another coastal road," said Priyanka Chaudhari, a resident of Versov...