The port of Vadhvan is faced with the environmental and social effects

Concerns Over Environmental Impact of Vadhvan Port Construction in Maharashtra

The construction of the Greenfield Vadhvan port along the Palghar coast involves reclaiming 3,500 acres from the sea using sand dredged from 50 km away. Local activists, fishing communities, and experts are concerned about negative impacts on the marine ecosystem. Critics warn of harm to sea ecosystems and call for transparent surveys before dredging.

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