Bhaniawala–Rishikesh Road Widening Through Forest Threatens Thousands of Trees; Citizens Object
Citizens have raised objections to the widening of the Bhaniawala–Rishikesh road through a forested area, which reportedly threatens thousands of trees, per an ETV Bharat report.
Current Summary
The widening of the Bhaniawala–Rishikesh road through a forested area threatens thousands of trees, and concerned citizens have raised objections, according to an ETV Bharat report published July 9. The number of trees marked for felling, the agency executing the widening, the status of forest clearance for the project, the specific objections raised and by whom, whether any formal representation has been made to authorities, and any response from the forest department, PWD, or NHAI have not been detailed in the available signal.
What We Know
- The Bhaniawala–Rishikesh road is being widened through a forested area, per ETV Bharat (July 9).
- The widening reportedly threatens thousands of trees.
- Concerned citizens have raised objections to the project.
What Is Still Unclear
- How many trees are marked for felling and whether forest clearance has been granted.
- Which agency is executing the road widening.
- The specific objections raised and by whom.
- Any response from the forest department, PWD, NHAI, or the district administration.
What Changed
- 9 Jul, 11:40 amSignal detected: Bhaniawala–Rishikesh Road Widening Through Forest Threatens Thousands of Trees; Citizens Object
Background
The Bhaniawala–Rishikesh stretch connects the Jolly Grant airport area to Rishikesh and passes through forested tracts of the Doon valley, where road projects have previously drawn scrutiny over tree felling.