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Time of India
6 hours 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.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
ADC leads the way with floral welcome for PM Modi
VIJAYAWADA: The Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) has taken the lead in transforming Andhra Pradesh's capital region into a visual spectacle ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amaravati on May 2. As part of the preparations for the relaunch of Amaravati works, the area is being decked up with ornamental plants and lush landscaping to welcome dignitaries and citizens alike, presenting a vibrant display of greenery and floral elegance. As per the direction of the ADC Chairperson and Managing Director, D Lakshmi Parthasarathy, the Horticulture Department is beautifying key locations, including roads, helipads, and approach roads to the venue. The N9 road entrance now showcases majestic date palms interspersed with yellow flowering plants, while the Vedika Point has been enhanced with bougainvillaea and plumeria. In Mandadam village, yellow-leaved dendrobium lines both sides of the main road, and the seed access road features lawns and vibrant pink Lagerstroemia. The Malkapuram garden helipads are adorned with bougainvillaea pots, and the Secretariat entrance flaunts Ficus Ponda, Malfizia Cones, Dracaena Mahatma, and date palms. Adding to the festive atmosphere, leaders, farmers, DWCRA women, and government officials are actively inviting residents to join the grand celebration of Amaravati's revival.
