India, March 2 -- Environmentalists, green activists and citizens have submitted their responses to the suggestions and objections invited by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on tree cutting and transplantation for the riverfront development (RFD) project.

While fearing that the green cover will be affected by the project, they have sought a detailed tree survey report to be published and made public.

Maval Member of Parliament Shrirang Barne has extended support to the greens requesting the civic administration to make alternative arrangement to avoid felling of trees.

"It is essential to publish a detailed survey report on trees to be cut for the project and conduct a biodiversity impact assessment by experts," said ...