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Kumbh preparation: NGT stays cutting of trees in Tapovan at Nashik

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025
Protests have erupted in Nashik’s Tapovan area, opposing the proposal to cut trees in a 34-acre plot for the construction of Sadhugram and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) hub in the region through a ₹300 crore project ....
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Saving Tapovan: NGT halts tree felling in Nashik till Jan 15

Hindustan Times 13 Dec 2025
In a relief to protesting citizens and Green warriors, the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) Western Bench on Friday ordered a halt on the tree cutting enterprise in Tapovan, Nashik, until January 15, 2026 ... News / Cities / Pune / Saving Tapovan.
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How Nashik citizens are going all out to protect Tapovan

Hindustan Times 10 Dec 2025
How Nashik citizens are going all out to protect Tapovan ... Nearly 90 acres of Tapovan land is under NMC’s jurisdiction ... “This will leave Tapovan badly mauled and shorn of its beauty,” he added ... Tapovan is known for its lush foliage and countless trees.
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NMC to dig new pits for planting 15,000 trees to offset proposed tree felling at Tapovan

The Times of India 10 Dec 2025
The activists have also opposed the transplantation of Tapovan trees, citing poor survival rates in previous attempts by the civic body.The officials confirmed that trees would be sourced from nurseries in other states to ensure timely plantation.
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15k trees from Andhra to be transplanted in Tapovan ahead of Kumbh Mela: Mahajan

The Times of India 09 Dec 2025
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15K trees from Andhra Pradesh to be transplanted in Tapovan ahead of Kumbh Mela, assures ...

The Times of India 08 Dec 2025
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15K trees from Andhra Pradesh to be transplanted in Tapovan ahead of Kumbh Mela, assures Girish Mahajan

The Times of India 08 Dec 2025
“In two years, Tapovan will transform into a lush forest. Our focus is on enriching the landscape, not damaging it,” he added.Mahajan stressed that preparations for the Kumbh Mela would not come at the cost of Tapovan’s natural habitat.
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NMC to hold talks with activists over proposed Tapovan tree felling

The Times of India 07 Dec 2025
... activists for Monday (Dec 8) in an effort to address the escalating controversy surrounding the proposed felling of trees in Tapovan for the development of Sadhugram ... Tapovan must remain intact.
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Nashik residents unite to protest tree felling at Tapovan and promote environmental awareness

The Times of India 06 Dec 2025
For the first time in 12 years, especially since the last Simhastha Kumbh Mela ended, Tapovan has been abuzz as Nashik residents carried out a series of activities to protest the proposed felling of about 1,700 trees to create space for Sadhugram.
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Uprooted Tapovan trees will be transplanted under expert guidance: Mahajan

The Times of India 05 Dec 2025
Water resources department and Kumbh Mela minister Girish Mahajan on Friday said some trees might have to be removed from Tapovan and transplanted elsewhere for the construction of Sadhugram.
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Politics heats up over proposed tree cutting in Tapovan, CM & Ajit Pawar oppose move amid opposition backlash

The Times of India 03 Dec 2025
During the previous govt's tenure (2014-19), a massive tree plantation drive was undertaken, under which NMC planted trees in Tapovan ... He further described Tapovan as the lungs of Nashik and said citizens were fighting to preserve it.
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NMC invites bids for setting up meeting hub in Tapovan

The Times of India 29 Nov 2025
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a significant Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project for the development of a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) hub at Tapovan.
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Actor-activist warns against felling of even 1 tree in Tapovan

The Times of India 29 Nov 2025
Actor, environmental activist and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) member Sayaji Shinde on Saturday warned the Nashik civic body against felling even a single tree to make space for accommodating ...
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10 saplings to be planted for every tree cut for Sadhugram in Nashik’s Tapovan, says Girish Mahajan

The Times of India 20 Nov 2025
Trees that could be replanted would be shifted to safer locations to minimise environmental impact, the minister said during his visit to Tapovan ... a meeting with residents and activists at Tapovan.
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Sadhugram to come up on 1,152 acres at Tapovan in Nashik city for Simhastha Kumbh Mela

The Times of India 31 Oct 2025
A sprawling Sadhugram is set to be developed over 1,152 acres in the Tapovan area of Nashik city to provide accommodation for sadhus from various akharas during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, scheduled between 2026 and 2028.

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