Official launch of an afforestation project called Devrai - an initiative of the Thane forest department in response to a CAG reports revealing a steady depletion in the green cover in the state, particularly Thane.

of land near the Kalu river in Titwala has been identified. The NGO Paryavaran Dakshata Manch has been enlisted for this project.

Duration over which the land would be sufficiently afforested, according to NGO member Sangita Joshi. The land will then be handed over to the forest department.