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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
NDMC to launch intense tree planting drive during monsoon
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to start its intensive tree planting drive in early July, coinciding with the monsoon. The initiative aims to plant 2,039 trees and roughly 4.82 lakh shrubs during the financial year throughout NDMC's jurisdiction. Officials said the 2025 targets were established following a comprehensive assessment that identified locations where trees were uprooted or damaged along avenue roads as well as areas requiring additional green cover. "While the planting will be carried out during the peak monsoon, it will continue later as well," an official said. "In July only, we aim to plant 914 saplings of indigenous trees and 9,28781 shrubs. While planting saplings at the sites of uprooted trees, we first make beds at the kuccha portion on the backside and plant multiple saplings on this stretch. Considering other trees on such patches are also old, we make sure that the new plantation is prepared by the time other trees are damaged or uprooted, and a huge space is not created," the official added. Some of the patches where planting is planned for July are Tolstoy Marg, Radial Road 1-7 and the outer circle of Connaught Place, Mandir Marg, Bhair Veer Singh Marg, Talkatora Garden, Firozshah Road, Jantar Mantar Road, Copernicus Marg, Akbar Road, Motilal Nehru Marg, Nehru Park, Malcha Marg, Commonwealth Game Park, Sanjay Jheel Park, Lodhi Road (Jor Bagh Site), Malcha Marg Colony parks and surrounding areas, Brigadier Hosiyan Singh Marg and Moti Bagh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo The horticulture department also makes a simultaneous effort to prune trees, treat damaged portions of diseased trees, and balance the canopy so that the chances of the tree falling during heavy rain decrease. "We have one tree ambulance in place, but to accelerate the work in the peak season, we have made temporary arrangements for three more trucks.... During the ongoing one week-one road drive, wherein concentrated effort is being made to develop all infra facilities on one road, we do pruning, etc. , as well," an official said. To commemorate World Environment Day and foster environmental awareness, NDMC chairman Keshav Chandra planted a sapling of Lagerstroemia (Pride of India) at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, on Thursday. He also said that the theme for World Environment Day is Beat Plastic Pollution, and a three-day Recycle Mela at three sites — Connaught Place, Khan Market and Malcha Market was organised this week.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NDMC to create activity-based learning hubs for school students
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four city schools — Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Modern School, Guru Harkrishan Public School and St Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary School — to create activity-based learning hubs and organise exchange programmes for school students. Under the MoUs, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya will focus on improving the learning skills of NDMC school students in subjects like environmental education, art education and mathematics (for the primary section). Modern School will initiate teachers' training to improve skills in play-way pedagogy, English and leadership training. It will also provide assistance in sports or cultural activities for children with special needs. The MoUs with St Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary School will focus on project-based learning and promoting inclusive education, while Guru Harkrishan Public School will assist the teachers in implementing programmes in music, sports, Punjabi language and cultural activities. According to an official, "These will be exchange programmes wherein students or teachers from our schools will visit other schools, and vice-versa. Besides sharing of knowledge, these schools will share expertise in key areas with our children. The MoU will last for a year, and during this tenure, fortnightly and monthly activity-based exchange programmes will be organised." NDMC officials said that they are making an activity calendar that will come into force soon after the summer vacations are over. "We expect these learning hubs to elevate educational standards through collaborative learning and exchange programmes on versatile facets of education," said the official. NDMC chairman Keshav Chandra said by integrating the strengths of these institutions, the council aims to create a holistic ecosystem that empowers students and educators.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
NDMC schools achieve record pass rates in boards with remedial support
New Delhi: The pass rate for Class XII students in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) schools rose to an impressive 98.4%. The Class X results also showed notable improvement, increasing to 99.4% from 98.5% the previous to officials, the education department implemented several initiatives to support student performance, including from Jan to March 2025, special parent-teacher meetings for one-on-one discussions and structured counselling sessions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Our schools recorded unprecedented results in the CBSE classes X and XII examinations for the academic year 2024-25," said NDMC chairman Keshav Chandra. After the pre-board results, remedial classes were conducted across all 30 secondary and senior secondary schools on Sundays and holidays without break, he added. "Teachers provided individual attention to students, helping them overcome academic challenges and build confidence. After identifying the gaps, school teachers worked on their improvement." NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Chahal said the special PTMs of heads of schools and teachers with parents aimed to motivate them to send their children to these remedial classes on a regular basis. "Professional counselling was also used to boost their confidence and overcome exam fear," he added. Library hours were also extended to give students access to quiet study spaces and reference materials during the evening. "This year, seven schools in Class XII and 22 schools in Class X have achieved a 100% pass percentage," Chahal also appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students in Pariksha Pe Charcha initiated by Prime Minister.
