Corporators Return to NMC Tree Authority Committee After Four-Year Gap Elected corporators have resumed their roles in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) Tree Authority committee, marking a significant development after nearly four years of absence. The civic administration reconstituted the statutory panel under the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975, following the end of the administrator's rule. The committee, which will be headed by municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar, now includes seven corporators and an environmentalist as a non-government member. The Tree Authority, established by the NMC's garden department, is tasked with scrutinizing applications for tree felling, monitoring compensatory plantation efforts, and recommending measures to conserve the city's tree canopy. The reconstituted committee includes corporators from various wards: Pradip Pohane (Prabhag 24), Rekha Nimje (20), Vishakha Mohod (35), Vinay Dani (15), Sushma Chaudhary (1), and Suhas Nanwatkar (17). Environmentalist Kaustav Chatterjee has been retained as the sole non-government member, ensuring a balance between administrative oversight and ecological expertise. The decision to reinstate the corporators reflects a renewed commitment to urban greening and sustainable development. The Tree Authority's role is critical in addressing the challenges of urbanization, which often leads to deforestation and loss of biodiversity. By involving elected representatives, the NMC aims to foster transparency and accountability in tree management practices. The committee's responsibilities extend beyond administrative functions, encompassing the enforcement of regulations to protect existing green spaces and promote reforestation initiatives.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #vipin_itankar #pradip_pohane #rekha_nimje #vishakha_mohod
