Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to kick off Delhi’s initiative to plant 70 lakh trees, with the NDMC supporting the cause through a “Mega Tree Plantation Drive” at 34 locations. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) aims to plant approximately 600 trees and 50,000 shrubs as part of this special campaign, with over 50,000 planting pits already prepared.
Native, environmentally sustainable tree species like Peepal, Neem, Jamun, Imli, Champa, Ashoka, Gulmohar, and Amaltas will be the focus of the planting efforts. Additionally, ornamental and native shrubs such as Hamelia, Justicia, Canna, Lily, Murraya, and other species will be added to enhance biodiversity and the visual appeal of NDMC’s green areas.
Chahal, the Vice Chairperson, mentioned that all NDMC Council Members, Heads of Departments (HODs), officers, and employees will actively take part in the tree planting campaign at various locations within the Council’s jurisdiction. He emphasized that for NDMC, tree planting is not a one-time event but an ongoing community movement.
