Delhi's Green Action Plan: Massive Plantation Drive Set to Combat Urban Heat

The Delhi forest department is launching a major plantation drive in June, targeting the planting of five lakh saplings. Part of the Green Action Plan, the initiative aims to increase urban greenery, combat pollution, and promote climate adaptability, with a target of 70 lakh saplings throughout the city.

The Delhi Forest Department has announced a monumental plantation drive scheduled for June. This initiative, which is a segment of the Green Action Plan, aims to plant approximately five lakh saplings across the capital.

The department's mission is focused on restoring green spaces in areas impacted by urbanization. As of now, 1,060 potential sites have been identified for the plantation activities, including road stretches, institutions, and other suitable public lands.

A 'green war room' is proposed to ensure seamless execution, coordinating with multiple agencies and monitoring the plantation's progress in real-time. This effort is particularly critical to address Delhi's pollution challenges and intense summer heat.