As part of its urban forest initiative launched in 2020, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to develop multiple forest pockets across the city using the Japanese Miyawaki technique. After launching its urban forest initiative, the BMC had developed urban forests at over 60 open spaces using the Miyawaki technique over two years.

However, the project was subsequently stalled until new and optimal plots could be identified for development. According to information from the civic body, plots which had existing gardens and where landscaping and horticulture were flourishing were not touched.