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Delhi Govt's Green Action Plan 2026-27 to plant over 70 lakh trees Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government has set a target to plant over 70 lakh trees and shrubs in collaboration with 22 departments under the Green Action Plan 2026-27. Sirsa, in a X post, wrote, "Under the leadership of the Honourable Chief Minister Smt. @gupta_rekha Ji, a target has been set to plant over 70 lakh trees and shrubs in collaboration with 22 departments under the Green Action Plan 2026-27. This is not just about tree plantation, but a commitment to making Delhi's future clean, healthy, and green." He emphasised that the drive is not just about tree plantation, but a commitment to making Delhi's future clean, healthy, and green. "Our government is not limited to merely controlling pollution, but is working to rapidly increase Delhi's greenery. The responsibility to make Delhi green lies with all of us," he said," Sirsa said. He added that the initiative is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign, and aims to strengthen the fight against pollution through multi-layer p…

Delhi Ridge to get 1 crore saplings, legal protection, says Shah Centre, Rekha Gupta govt. to rejuvenate 6,300 hectares of Ridge over four years, help develop it as Delhi’s lungs: Union Home Minister; Cong. questions order to transplant 1,049 trees, fell 42 more

BDA targets 15 lakh native trees for World Environment Day, aims to ... BENGALURU TOP NEWS BDA targets 15 lakh native trees for World Environment Day, aims to cool Bengaluru and set Guinness Record BDA plans to plant 15 lakh native saplings in Bengaluru for World Environment Day using CSR funds. Aim is to reduce heat, improve climate, and set a Guinness record with public participation. Dhanya Reddy 26 Apr 2026 11:33 IST Follow Us Advertisment 15 lakh native saplings to be planted across Bengaluru Focus on reducing heat and improving microclimate Public participation and CSR funding drive initiative Mass plantation drive planned across the city with CSR support; focus on reducing urban heat and improving microclimate through scientific planning. Advertisment In a major green initiative ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the Bangalore Development Authority has announced an ambitious plan to plant 15 lakh native saplings across Bengaluru. The move is aimed at making the city greener while addressing rising temperature concerns. With Bengaluru increasingly facing higher temperatures and the impact of the urban heat island effect, the authority has decided to take large-scale a…

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Govt To Organise Van Mahotsav From July 1 ... Lucknow, June 30: Under the guidance of the Yogi government, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department will organise Van Mahotsav from July 1 to July 7. As part of the week-long celebration, the department will conduct the ‘Aam Bahaar, Aapke Dwar’ campaign. The initiative will also place special emphasis on the importance of tree plantation, environmental conservation, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, creating plastic-free surroundings and spreading public awareness. Public Awareness Campaign Planned Chief Conservator of Forests (Publicity) Aditi Sharma said, “Public awareness campaign on tree plantation will also be conducted from July 1 to 7. In view of the persistent extreme heat and changing weather conditions, the Yogi government is giving special importance to tree plantation, environmental conservation, water conservation, rainwater harvesting and promoting a plastic-free environment.” Focus On Indigenous Species Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to give priority to planting indigenous varieties of fruit-bearing trees. Under the Mega Plantation Drive 2026, the government aims to rais…

Delhi govt. aims to plant 70 lakh saplings this year The government plans to increase public participation in the annual monsoon plantation drive by introducing digital certificates to people who plant saplings

Delhi schools to plant 3.5 lakh saplings in 2026-27 under ... - ThePrint Home India Delhi schools to plant 3.5 lakh saplings in 2026–27 under DoE greening... India Delhi schools to plant 3.5 lakh saplings in 2026–27 under DoE greening plan PTI 02 April, 2026 07:52 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Delhi government has drawn up an action plan to intensify tree plantation and greening activities across schools for the academic session 2026–27, setting a target of planting 3.5 lakh saplings. According to the plan issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), the target includes one lakh trees and 2.5 lakh shrubs to be planted in government, government-aided and private unaided recognised schools through Eco-Club members. The move follows what officials described as “commendable” plantation efforts by schools during 2025–26, and aims to further expand green cover and curb pollution levels within school campuses. Show Full Article Heads of Schools (HoSs) have been directed to undertake a series of measures, including awareness campaigns on tree plantation and increasing green patch areas using grass and creepers. It stated…

Delhi Govt to plant over 70 lakh saplings as CM launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' - The Statesman Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Minister Ashish Sood, launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign from Shalimar Bagh on Monday, with the goal of planting over 70 lakh saplings across the city this year. The Chief Minister stated that the initiative is not just an environmental drive but also an emotional, cultural, and social commitment—dedicated to our mothers and to Mother Nature. Advertisement Emphasizing the need to turn the campaign into a mass movement, she called for active participation from schools, religious and social organizations, and government institutions. Advertisement She also referred to the age-old Indian tradition of planting neem, peepal, and banyan trees in household courtyards, highlighting their scientific and ecological importance in restoring environmental balance. “‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ is not merely a plantation drive—it is a pledge of respect towards our mothers and a responsibility towards the Earth. The Delhi Government is committed to turning this into a people’s movement,” said the Chief Minister. Echoing her sentiments, Minister As…

Delhi targets 70 lakh saplings under Green Plan - thepatriot.in Delhi aims to plant over 70 lakh saplings under its Green Action Plan 2026–27, with multiple departments assigned targets to boost green cover and tackle pollution Join Our WhatsApp Channel The Delhi government has set a revised target of planting over 70 lakh trees, shrubs and bamboo hedges across the city under its Green Action Plan (GAP) 2026-27, with 22 departments and agencies assigned plantation goals, officials said on Wednesday. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the revised targets reflect the government’s push to increase the capital’s green cover and strengthen efforts to combat pollution. The Department of Forests and Wildlife has been designated as the nodal agency for monitoring the plantation drive and tracking progress through the GAP portal, officials added. “Our government is deploying a multi-pronged strategy not just to control pollution but to exponentially increase Delhi’s green cover. Last year, we achieved massive plantations with participation from students, citizens, bureaucrats, politicians, hon’ble judges, dignitaries, ambassadors of 70+ countries, and advocates, aligning with …

Delhi Govt Launches Mega Plantation Drive with 20+ Institutions to ... Home»News»Delhi Govt Launches Mega Plantation Drive with 20+ Institutions to Plant 70 Lakh Trees Under Green Action Plan New Delhi:Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa chaired a high-level meeting with representatives from over 20 leading educational institutions to accelerate the capital’s large-scale plantation campaign under thegovernment’s green agenda. The meeting, attended by officials from the Education Department, Forest and Environment Department, and civic bodies, focused on making academic institutions the backbone of Delhi’s environmental transformation. Addressing the meeting, Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that schools, colleges, and universities must act as the “backbone of Delhi’s green movement.” He stressed the active participation of students, teachers, and administrative staff in plantation activities and long-term maintenance of trees to ensure sustainable environmental impact. Institutions such as IIT Delhi, NSUT, and Jamia Millia Islamia were part of the discussions. Read also:Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Orders Heatwave Preparedness Measures as Severe Heat Conditions Expected in …

Target of 52 lakh plant saplings was set this year, about 77 % of target of ... October 16, 2023 Share Now Press Release 0 0 On Monday, Delhi’s Environment and Forest Minister Shri Gopal Rai launched the second phase of tree plantation drive under winter action plan from Garhi Mandu near Shastri Park. Addressing the press after that, he said that more than 40 lakh saplings have been planted by the Government this year to make Delhi green. The Government has set the goal to plant 52 lakh saplings this year as well, which is being completed by green agencies of 21 related departments. About 77% of the target of tree plantation has been achieved. Apart from this, 50 lakh plants/shrubs are being planted by the New Delhi Municipal Committee (NDMC). The Environment & Forest Minister said that due to the sincere efforts by the Kejriwal government, a continuous decline in pollution is being recorded. There has been a considerable increase in the green area (green cover) in Delhi, where the green area was 20% in the year 2013, it has increased to 23.06% in the year 2021. Shri Gopal Rai stated, “Every year a tree plantation drive is carried out in the state under the Green Action Plan by th…