EsselWorld
EsselWorld is an amusement park located in Gorai on Dharavi island, Mumbai.[1] It covers an area of 65 acres along with Water Kingdom, and was opened to the public in 1989.[2][3] Along with Adlabs Imagica, EsselWorld is one of the largest amusement parks in India. The park has been temporarily closed until further notice since April 2022.
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EsselWorld has been involved in multiple controversies. The original land acquisition for 700 acres was mired in controversy and claimed to be illegal.[4] Additionally, there have been allegations of illegal destruction of mangroves and violation of coastal zone regulations.[5]
References
- "Essel World Mumbai". www.mumbai.org.uk.
- "Riding on amusement". Hindustan Times. 12 August 2012.
- "Reconsider decision to shut Esselworld, says government". Mumbai Mirror.
- "HC pulls up Rane over land for Esselworld". Mumbai Mirror.
- "MPCB washes its hands of 'mangrove destruction' by Esselworld". 17 July 2014.
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