In order to check and monitor encroachments and destruction ofmangroves, the Mangrove Cell of state forest department has decided to buy drone cameras, besides CCTV installations at sensitive mangrove sites in Navi Mumbai, Thane and other parts of MMR.
Destruction of MANGROVES has been rampant across Navi Mumbai and other parts of the state. It is right that the state forest department is taking the help of available technology to monitor activities along these green stretches. It must also work with authorities in Navi Mumbai to end all territory feuds so that the mangroves are saved.