Delhi Ridge to get 1 crore saplings, legal protection, says Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched green initiatives to plant over 1 crore saplings in the Delhi Ridge area to improve the city's environment. The project aims to replace invasive tree species with native ones and provide legal protection to the forest area.
Why it matters
Urban reforestation and environmental protection are critical for addressing air quality and biodiversity issues in major metropolitan areas.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched two green initiatives in the national capital on Tuesday. Under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, the Delhi government will plant 70 lakh saplings across the city in collaboration with residents. The second initiative involves planting over 1 crore saplings across 6,300 hectares of the Ridge to develop it into a forest area over the next four years and ensure its protection.
The report balances the government's announcement with a critical perspective from the opposition party.
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