Delhi govt. aims to plant 70 lakh saplings this year
The Delhi government is launching a massive plantation drive aiming to plant 70 lakh saplings across the city starting June 22, 2026. The initiative encourages public participation through a digital portal, offering e-certificates and rewards to citizens who plant and geo-tag their saplings.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant urban ecological restoration effort aimed at combating climate change and increasing green cover in a densely populated metropolitan area.
The Delhi government aims to plant 70 lakh saplings under the ‘ Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam - Delhi Mega Plantation Drive 2026’, which will be launched on June 22, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Monday (June 15, 2026).
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