Civic study shows Mumbai has grown in size
As per a recent civic study, Mumbai has grown in size – by 20 sq km of land. A survey to map the city’s existing land use (ELU) shows that Mumbai has grown from 438 sq km (as per the 1991 development plan) to 457.17 sq km.
However, the new finding is contrary to marked reduction in the area shown under mangroves, saltpans and other environmental features when compared to the 1991 development plan.
Groupe SCE India Ltd, has mapped environmental features along with the land currently in use, something that was not happened previously, which could explain increase in size.
The survey also shows that despite the increase in the city’s size, the area of some wards has gone down.
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