The Maharashtra government on Monday informed the Legislative Council that 44,574 trees will be hacked to make way for its ambitious Mumbai-Goa 4-lane highway project spanning 600 kms.

While speaking during the question hour, Leader of Opposition Dhananjay Munde questioned if 67,950 trees will be cut to make way for Mumbai-Goa highway project. He also asked if more than 90-year-old trees will be cut for the project.