Letter to BMC

Aryasiddh Shah

shaharyasiddh@gmail.com

10th March 2021

Iqbal Chahal

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

2nd Floor, Annex Building,

Mahapalika Marg, C.S.M.T. Mumbai 400001

Tel: +91 22 22694725 / 27

Fax: +91 22 22694719

Email: ccrsdmp@gmail.com

Dear Mr Iqbal Chahal,

I am writing to you to address the recent Mumbai Coastal Road Project, which is currently being built. The idea of shortening travel times is great, but it has many downsides. From fishermen of Mumbai to sightseers from elsewhere, it affects everyone who comes or lives in Mumbai.


We therefore urge you to put a stop to this project that has nothing to offer but worsening health, segregation, risk and uncertainty. Instead, we ask you to put the money where the city needs it – in basic infrastructure and services, in basic health and educational facilities, and in mass-transit systems like trains that are attractive to all income groups and in particular benefit citizens who need them most, those with the least means.


Yours Sincerely,

Aryasiddh Shah