​Salt Pan Land Transfer

  • The Centre's recent approval for the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project has sparked significant criticism from opposition leaders and environmentalists.
  • Salt pan lands are low-lying areas where seawater accumulates and evaporates, leaving behind salt and minerals, and play a crucial role in flood protection for the city.
  • According to the 2011 Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification, the salt pans fall under a category where economic activities are restricted, allowing only salt extraction and natural gas exploration.
  • Approximately 5,378 acres of salt pan land exist in Mumbai, with significant portions already encroached or located ....
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