Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta marked World Environment Day by planting native saplings, stressing the vital need for environmental protection in urban areas. Gupta emphasized the significance of sustainable governance for future generations, kickstarting a massive tree planting campaign at the Delhi Vidhan Sabha.
He called on citizens to actively engage in environmental conservation, advocating for every Delhi household to adopt a tree. Gupta highlighted the urgent need for Delhi to address its pollution and rising temperature challenges by promoting community-driven greening initiatives. He underlined the importance of public institutions setting an example in environmental stewardship, with the Delhi Vidhan Sabha leading the charge in transforming political spaces into eco-friendly havens.
By increasing tree planting in institutional premises, Gupta proposed the creation of urban mini-forests to combat heat islands, enhance biodiversity, and improve air quality across the city. He stressed the role of individual responsibility in fostering a sustainable environment, emphasizing the need for a collective societal movement towards environmental consciousness. Gupta envisioned a future where Delhi’s architectural heritage harmoniously coexists with its natural beauty, calling on all stakeholders to unite in making the capital a model of environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
