The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to senior officials and a builder over alleged unauthorised construction in the ecologically-sensitive low-density zone near Kaliyasot Dam, raising concerns about planning violations and environmental impact.

A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.