The Maharashtra government has decided to promote the Manori-Gorai-Uttan belt as a tourism zone. The seafront of this 18 km-long enclave will be made accessible to the public by a 5 km coastal road restricted to the beach area. It will give an impetus to tourism by allowing resorts and tourist activities in green zones as well.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that the road will be on the lines of Mumbai’s Marine Drive-the sea, road and then habitation.
This is to ensure that the public has an unrestricted access to the seafront. For this road, the government will acquire land from private land owners by offering transfer of development rights, which can be used only in the notified area. The area has more than 60 water bodies. Seven large water bodies have been identified for recreation purpose.
An area of five metres around the water bodies will be developed as gardens and no construction will be allowed in this range.
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