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BUTTERFLY PATROL 2: Butterfly Garden for Mumbai & Navi Mumba
Introduction
The Butterfly Patrol initiative aims to transform Mumbai as well as Navi Mumbai police stations into vibrant green sanctuaries that benefit both the environment and the well-being of our urban police personnel. Spearheaded by DCB Bank Limited through its CSR programme, and brought to life by iNaturewatch Foundation in collaboration with the Mumbai & Navi Mumbai Police, this project creates thriving butterfly gardens at 5 Mumbai & 5 Navi Mumbai police stations in areas with limited green spaces.
By planting over 300 butterfly-friendly plants at each site, we’re not only enhancing the natural beauty of these spaces but also improving air quality, reducing stress, and fostering a stronger connection between police officers and their communities. Through educational outreach, air quality monitoring, and butterfly awareness programs, the initiative aims to boost local biodiversity—targeting a 15% increase in butterfly species diversity—while also reducing pollution by 20-30%.
This initiative is more than just about gardens; it’s about healing both the land and the people who protect it. Aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals, it’s a bold step towards a greener, healthier future for our cities, our officers, and our environment.
Based on our feasibility survey, the police stations selected for the project are:
1. Vashi Police Station
2. Vashi APMC Police Station
3. Sanpada Police Station
4. Turbhe MIDC Police Station
5. Rabale MIDC Police Station
Project Overview
Project Location: 10 Police Stations in, Mumbai & Navi Mumbai
Project Duration: July 2025 to March 2026
Project Partner: Navi Mumbai Police Department
Knowledge Partner: Ladybird Environmental Consulting LLP.
Funding Agency: DCB Bank Limited
Project Outcomes:
Environmental Impact:
- Increase in Butterfly Diversity
- Reduction in Local Air Pollution Levels Recorded
- Improvement in Green Cover
- Reduction in Urban Heat Island Impact
Societal Outcome:
- Reduction in Health Issues of Police Personnel
- Reduced Sick Leave of Police Staff
- Improving the Workplace Environment
- Community Engagement and Positive Policing
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 3, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15, SDG 17
Project Interventions
Site Assessment and Planning
- Selection of area
- Evaluation of premises
- Measure air quality
- Conduct a survey on police personnel’s mental health
- Ensure soil quality
Garden Development
- Conduct soil tests.
- Prepare plantation beds
- Choose a mix of nectar plants and host plants.
- Develop a planting plan for each location.
Corporate Employee Volunteering
Conducting volunteer activities for corporate employees to participate in garden creation.
Educational Material Development
Development of Signages, and installation of QR codes
Maintenance and Monitoring Plan for Butterfly Gardens
Maintenance and Monitoring Plan for Butterfly Gardens
- Watering, Deweeding, Mulching and Protecting
- Plant reviews
- Taking Feedback from Police officers.
- Programs using the iButterflies app and interactions
Project Updates
August 2025
August 2025
August 2025
In the month of August, we began implementing plans for five butterfly gardens across Navi Mumbai. Our work included plantation activities, ordering plants and pots, and carrying out ground preparation and digging at the Vashi and Sanpada Police Stations. For the other three stations—Vashi APMC, Turbhe MIDC, and Rabale MIDC—we created po
In the month of August, we began implementing plans for five butterfly gardens across Navi Mumbai. Our work included plantation activities, ordering plants and pots, and carrying out ground preparation and digging at the Vashi and Sanpada Police Stations. For the other three stations—Vashi APMC, Turbhe MIDC, and Rabale MIDC—we created potted gardens to suit the available space. With these efforts, we successfully completed the development of butterfly gardens at all five police stations.
July 2025
August 2025
August 2025
In July, we teamed up with Mr. Vaje, Police Hawaldar from the Belapur Commissioner’s Office, to explore the possibility of setting up butterfly gardens at police stations in Navi Mumbai. We visited seven stations to review their existing gardens and surrounding space. After looking at key factors like open area and sunlight, we shortlisted five stations where butterfly gardens can thrive.