After Mumbai’s Bandra’s Neville D’Souza ground, Girgaum volleyball ground faces threat from infrastructure project.
- **Girgaum volleyball ground** in Mumbai faces potential loss due to an electrical sub-station project.
- BJP minister **Mangal Prabhat Lodha** advocates for preserving the ground used by many local players.
- Discussions are ongoing between Lodha, **MMRDA** officials, and local residents regarding this issue.
Context: Infrastructure Project Plans
The proposed electrical sub-station project has raised concerns among local residents and sports enthusiasts. According to reports, a high-power committee has proposed the installation of the sub-station on the playground. This move has sparked opposition from those who use the ground for recreational activities.
Response: Preserving Sports Heritage
**Mangal Prabhat Lodha**, the BJP minister, has expressed his support for preserving the ground. He has urged the authorities to consider alternative sites for the sub-station. “We need to preserve our sports heritage,” Lodha said in a statement. “The volleyball ground in Girgaum is an important part of our city’s sporting culture.”
“We will do everything possible to preserve this ground,” Lodha added.
Forward Context
The discussions between Lodha, MMRDA officials, and local residents are ongoing. The outcome of these talks will determine the fate of the Girgaum volleyball ground. The residents are hoping that the authorities will reconsider their decision and find an alternative site for the sub-station. The deadline for a decision is uncertain, but the pressure is mounting on the authorities to act swiftly.