India is a country blessed with a rich coastline, boasting approximately 7516 km of shoreline and numerous natural harbors. To accelerate maritime trade and coastal development, the central government decided to implement the "Sagar Mala Project. "The Vadhavan port in the Palghar district of Maharashtra is an ambitious component of this project, aiming to develop the infrastructure, transportation systems, industrial sites and resources. However, this development is also raising social, environmental and economic concerns. The central government recently approved it under the Sagar Mala scheme. Located near the Western Railway, Mumbai-Delhi Highway, Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway, Central Railway, Mumbai International Airport and the bullet train route, this port will be significantly boost the country's development. While realizing the Sagarmala project, it is imperative to adopt the path of sustainable development while taking care of the environment. The west coast of India is part of the Western Ghats and the Western Ghats are one of the biological hotspots of the world. There is very valuable biodiversity. Therefore, it is imperative to adopt eco-friendly alternatives and technologies while implementing Sagarmala's projects in the Western Ghats.
Dr. D. L. Kashid-Patil (Fri,) studied this question.