Malishka's Naak Mein Dum: Why Are Mumbai's Mangroves Being Cut and What Does It Mean for the City?

 

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As part of Naak Mein Dum, Malishka widened the conversation beyond construction dust and vehicular pollution to examine the destruction of Mumbai's natural green cover. She connected with Sonika Bhasin, who works in sustainability and actively raises her voice against the cutting of mangroves, to understand why these vital ecosystems are being lost and what their disappearance means for Mumbai. The conversation explored the importance of mangroves as natural coastal protectors, their role in supporting biodiversity, absorbing carbon and acting as a buffer against flooding and coastal erosion.

Malishka also questioned the larger development-versus-environment debate, looking at why mangroves are being cut, what impact this destruction could have on the city's ecological balance and what the concerned authorities have to say about it. The interaction brought attention to the need for environmental accountability and the importance of protecting Mumbai's remaining natural ecosystems. Through Sonika's perspective, Naak Mein Dum highlighted that the fight for cleaner air cannot be limited to controlling emissions and construction dust; protecting the city's mangroves and green spaces is equally important for its environmental future.