Development of Recreation and Tourism Zone in and around Gorai, Manori and Uttan
The city of Mumbai has a reason to smile as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is ready with the draft development plan for 43 square kilometers of recreation and tourism zone in and around Gorai, Manori and Uttan. “The development plan has been prepared keeping the environmental and heritage sensitivities in mind. The heritage culture of the area includes age old churches, temples etc. Fishing and fishing related trade is the livelihood of the locals and that was on top priority while preparing the plan”, said Mr.Dilip Kawathkar, Joint Project Director (PR), MMRDA. The 43 square kilometer zone will provide for various environment friendly projects such as botanical garden, mangrove park besides recreational facilities. The monumental Global Pagoda will remain the key attraction for the tourists and the city people alike for its sheer size, glamour and the calming effect. The mangrove park is certain to provide vital shelter belts to protect inland homes...