A citizen activist has urged the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) to address long-pending mangrove protection issues, referencing prior Prime Minister's Office (PMO) directives. While progress has been made on a separate demand for an animal and bird crematorium, mangrove protection remains unresolved. The activist resubmitted PMO correspondence to the new municipal chief, hoping for a timely decision on safeguarding the mangrove ecosystem, citing previous delays due to administrative transfers.