Maharashtra power project row: Ganesh Naik is examining ways to preserve trees at the Rs 13,500 crore Torrent Power project in Karjat amid protests. Amid growing opposition to the proposed felling of more than 32000 trees for a hydropower project in Raigad district Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Sunday said he was examining ways to preserve the maximum number of trees and undertake compensatory plantation news agency PTI reportedSpeaking to reporters.