'60,000 Trees Across 130 Acres': Nita Ambani Says Work In Full Swing On Mumbai's Coastal Road Gardens

Published 19 June 2026 · local

'60,000 Trees Across 130 Acres': Nita Ambani Says Work In Full Swing On Mumbai's Coastal Road Gardens Published By, Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 16:47

'60,000 Trees Across 130 Acres': Nita Ambani Says Work In Full Swing On Mumbai's Coastal Road Gardens Published By, Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 16:47 IST Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani said the company is on track to develop a 130-acre Coastal Road Gardens in Mumbai, which will provide a new green space to the city. Rapid Read Reliance Foundation chairperson and founder Nita Ambani at the 49th RIL AGM 2026. Nita Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced on Friday that the company is on track to develop a 130-acre Coastal Road Gardens in Mumbai, a major green space project envisioned as the city’s answer to iconic urban parks such as London’s Hyde Park or New York’s Central Park. “Last year, I shared with you a dream taking shape along Mumbai’s coastline – the Coastal Road Gardens. We now have a world-class team of landscape architects, ecologists, planners, and engineers who are working on the master plan design, one that brings global expertise while remaining uniquely and authentically Mumbai in spirit," she said at the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday.

FOLLOW RIL AGM LIVE UPDATES She said initial work on the project has already commenced, with 15,000 trees already on site. The gardens are envisioned to have more than 60,000 trees upon completion, shaping a new green lung for Mumbai. “In a city that never stops, the Gardens will serve as a pocket of stillness, peace, and serenity; as an invitation to heal and soak in fresh air," she said. “It will be a hub of flora and fauna with shaded walking and cycling paths, open maidans, public gyms, children’s play areas, and vibrant spaces for arts and culture." Nita Ambani said the Coastal Road Gardens would serve as a tribute to the spirit of Mumbai and a place for everyone to reconnect with nature, calling it an investment in the city’s long-term health. ALSO READ: Reliance AGM 2026: India Must Become Global AI Leader, Not Just Consumer, Says Mukesh Ambani Nita Ambani further said Reliance Foundation has touched the lives of over 97 million Indians.

“What began as a corporate commitment has grown into one of our nation’s largest and most impactful institutions of social transformation," she remarked. She also announced several initiatives, including a university aimed at raising India’s global standing in higher education and a medical city to bring world-class healthcare to Mumbai. She also labelled sports as a key focus of Reliance Foundation. “Through our Education and Sports for All programme, we have reached more than 29 million young children and youth all over the country. When talent meets the right opportunity, extraordinary things happen," Nita Ambani said. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aveek Banerjee Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in int...