Overview
- Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar announced the mud surface will remain and confirmed no reduction in the playground’s size.
- Planned works now focus on utilities and playability improvements, including floodlights, public toilets, changing rooms and proper levelling.
- The reversal followed sustained protests by local clubs, coaches and residents who warned of restricted access, with Aaditya Thackeray publicly opposing the turf plan.
- Coaches welcomed the statement but said they will accept the rollback only after receiving written confirmation from the BMC.
- The site’s upgrade is part of a BMC masterplan developed with local societies and partner NGOs such as Capri Sports Foundation and St+art Foundation.