BS Reporter in Mumbai
He warned that such opposition would severely impact new projects and employment generation.
Pawar, speaking at a labour rally, also called upon the unions to play a pro-active role to strike a balance between new projects and environment conservation.
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Pawar blasts green lobby for opposing projects
Image: Tribals protest against Vedanta.They can do by cooperating with the promoters, who can be convinced to take necessary measures to protect the environment," he said.
He admitted environment conservation was important but said new projects were equally crucial for the economy.
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Pawar blasts green lobby for opposing projects
Image: Site for Navi Mumbai airport.Photographs: Reuters.
The green lobby in Maharashtra is opposing the new airport in Navi Mumbai, as well as various power projects in the coastal Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.
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Pawar blasts green lobby for opposing projects
Image: The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai.Photographs: Reuters.
"However, the metropolis has now become a leading centre for the service industry. Mumbai's place is being slowly taken by cities like Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Aurangabad, where various new projects are being lined up," he added.
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