675 Parks, 4 Ridge Zones, 6.62 Lakh Plants: Delhi's Monsoon Plantation Push
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At a glance
- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has planted 6.62 lakh saplings across 675 parks and four ridge zones as part of its monsoon plantation drive.
- The DDA has achieved nearly 30 percent of its overall target of planting 23 lakh trees.
- This initiative is part of a broader effort in Delhi to enhance tree protection and implement compensatory plantation measures.
Delhi is undertaking a significant monsoon plantation drive, with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) having planted 6.62 lakh saplings across 675 parks and four ridge zones. This effort represents a substantial step towards the DDA's ambitious target of planting 23 lakh trees.
The authority has already achieved nearly 30 percent of its overall goal, demonstrating a focused commitment to increasing the city's green cover during the monsoon season. The plantation drive is integrated into a wider strategy aimed at bolstering tree protection measures and ensuring compensatory plantation throughout the capital.
This initiative underscores Delhi's ongoing efforts to combat environmental degradation and improve air quality through extensive afforestation. The DDA's work is crucial in enhancing the ecological balance of the urban landscape.
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