Centre clears Shivaji statue off Mumbai coast
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said clearance has been given to the project.
The statue is seen as a symbol of Maratha pride.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis tweeted: "MoEF - GoI has given clearance for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in the Arabian Sea at #Mumbai .Thank you @PrakashJavdekar ji. "
The statue is planned to be located off the Marine Drive.
The Navy had earlier opposed it by citing restrictions on construction in the Coastal Regulatory Zone.
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