A Rs 670 crore proposal for beautification of historical forts in Ratnagiri district and ancient caves at Jogeshwari and Mahakali at Andheri in Mumbai has been put forth before the Maharashtra Cabinet by Minister of State for Housing Ravindra Waikar.

Following an order of the Bombay High Court, work on removing encroachments from the two cave sites in Mumbai has begun, Waikar said.