11-05-2025
3.7 lakh saplings to be planted in and around schools from July 1 to boost green cover: Delhi DoE
Delhi schools are gearing up for a massive greening initiative. The Directorate of Education will launch a tree plantation drive on July 1. Schools will plant 3.7 lakh saplings. The drive continues until July 27, coinciding with Hariyali Teej. Schools must plant at least 350 saplings each. Students will participate through various activities.
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New Delhi: The Delhi Directorate of Education on Sunday said a Greening and Tree Plantation Drive to boost green cover in and around schools will be lunched from July 1. The action plan, approved by the Department of Forest and Wildlife in Delhi, aims to boost greenery in and around schools by planting a total of 3.7 lakh saplings, said a special plantation drive is scheduled to begin on July 1 and continue until July 27 on the occasion of Hariyali Teej."The saplings will be provided free of cost by designated government nurseries, and each school must plant at least 350 saplings (100 trees, 180 shrubs, and 70 bamboos) during the year," it Heads of Schools (HoSs) and Eco-Club in-charges are directed to actively engage students and staff in this greening effort, it authorities are also asked to promote awareness through poster-making, role plays, street plays (nukkad nataks), essay writing, and slogan competitions, the circular ensure regular monitoring, schools have to submit monthly plantation reports to their science centre, it campaign will be conducted under the theme " Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam " and will be featured on the 'Meri LiFE' portal managed by the Department of Forest and Wildlife, it Directorate has urged all concerned officials and schools to work together to make the drive a success and contribute toward a greener, cleaner Delhi, it added.
