HIND FLUX | The flow of India🇮🇳 on Instagram: "Pune’s Mula-Mutha Riverfront Development Project has sparked intense debate as “development” meets nature. In Balewadi, the Pune Municipal Corporation proposed cutting 163 out of 689 trees along the Mula river for the promenade, walkway, and modern facilities project. A public hearing held on 25 May 2026 at Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Auditorium saw strong opposition from citizens and environmentalists. A viral video shows an elderly activist raising serious concerns, questioning whether concrete development should come at the cost of trees that protect the river, reduce flooding, and support biodiversity. While authorities claim the project will clean the river and make Pune world-class — with plans for new plantations — activists argue it risks urban flooding and long-term environmental damage. The controversy has struck a chord amid growing questions about balancing progress and sustainability. Credit:- @lifeofa_traveler Disclaimer: (This content is used under Section 52(1) (b) of the Indian Copyright Act which allows the use of copyrighted material for reporting current events, teaching, research, and news. We do not claim ownership; full credit goes to the original creator. The claims mentioned are based on circulating reports and have not been independently verified.) pune riverfront, mula mutha river, pune tree cutting, riverfront development, balewadi trees, pmc project, environmental protest, pune viral video, tree conservation, urban flooding, sustainable development, pune environment, river pollution, public hearing pune, activist speech, nature vs development, mula river project, greenwash debate, pune news, urban sustainability #punenews #riverfront #environment #development #pune"