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Hans India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister Ashish Sood to join special tree plantation drive in Janakpuri tomorrow
New Delhi: Delhi Home and Power Minister Ashish Sood will on Tuesday boost the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign - inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - by planting a sapling in the Janakpuri area, said an official. As part of the ongoing Van Mahotsav of the Delhi government, the Minister will plant a sapling at Municipal Corporation of Delhi park in A-2 Block Ram Vatika in Janakpuri, said the official on Monday. Sood's green initiative follows Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena's participation in the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) special tree plantation drive on Sardar Patel Marg in the national capital under the nationwide initiative 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' on Sunday. NDMC Vice-Chairman and BJP leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal said the L-G planted an Amaltas (Cassia fistula) sapling, symbolising hope and resilience. NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra and BJP Lok Sabha MP from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj, jointly planted a Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa) sapling. Chahal planted a Gulmohar (Delonix regia) tree, reinforcing NDMC's commitment to greening the Capital. On the occasion, Chahal elaborated on NDMC's special 'Gap Filling Campaign' -- a strategic effort launched from July 1 to ensure continuous green cover along 80 major roads, intersections, and roundabouts. Unlike previous years, where only a few stretches were covered, this year's drive scales up significantly, aiming to eliminate barren or patchy areas with lush vegetation. BJP leader Chahal said that this focused initiative, meticulously monitored by NDMC's Horticulture Department, will not only enhance aesthetics but also contribute to reducing urban air pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, and PM1, thereby improving air quality and public health. He shared that under the direction of the L-G, the Delhi government has undertaken a parallel large-scale greening project along Sardar Patel Marg, with the plantation of more than 12,000 flowering trees and shrubs. This includes iconic species like Amaltas, Queen's Crepe Myrtle, Rosy Trumpet Tree, and Bougainvillaea.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Delhi records clearer air in July, Sirsa credits Environment Action Plan 2025
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Sunday said that the Capital had recorded 12 'satisfactory' AQI days out of the first 13 in July, and attributed the cleaner air to routine, city-wide measures being implemented under the ongoing Environment Action Plan 2025. 'We are seeing a more consistent pattern of better air days during months that have typically recorded higher pollution. The focus continues to be on steady implementation — from enforcement to landfill operations — to support sustainable outcomes,' the Minister said. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good' and 51 to 100 is 'satisfactory'. Meanwhile, as part of Van Mahotsav 2025 , Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj on Sunday planted saplings of Gulmohar, Amaltas, and Pride of India at the Qutubgarh city forest. The plantation efforts are part of the annual target of planting 70 lakh saplings in Delhi in 2025.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
11-acre Sadbhavana Park thrown open by CM and LG
Chief minister Rekha Gupta and lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Tuesday morning inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Sadbhavana Park in central Delhi's Mahatma Gandhi Road — second in a series of three parks being redeveloped in the Walled City. 'This garden will provide much-needed open recreational avenues in Delhi, especially to the people of Daryaganj and Old Delhi areas. The key features of the park are the chariot fountains, sculpture fountains, formal lawns, shaded eating plaza, and other public facilities,' a DDA official said. Kranti Udyan, the first park in the series, was inaugurated in January this year. Inside the 11-acre park, there is a sculpture of five white horses driven by a charioteer, set in a circular water pond with fountains, and four magnificent sculptures of 'Yakshinis' (a mythological character), crafted by Padma Vibhushan sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo, are installed within the linear lawns. The Sadbhavana Park has white marble pathways and sculptures contrasting with the linear green areas divided into lawns and low-maintenance plantation zones. 'A clock tower, currently under construction, will further enhance the park's aesthetic appeal. Additionally, a food van proposed to be operationalised near the parking, will attract visitors and enhance their overall experience,' the official added. While inaugurating the park, the LG and CM planted a Moulsari tree in the centre of the baradari (an umbrella structure). Other officers planted the Pride of India (scientific name: Lagerstroemia Speciosa) saplings along the pathways. Officials said that Sadbhavana Park was conceptualised as part of a scheme to decongest Kartavya Path lawns. It is a part of a larger landscape redevelopment project comprising three parks along Mahatma Gandhi road. 'The project aims to become a vibrant urban hub where visitors can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying the amenities of a well-maintained park,' the official said.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
City's Green Space Gets A Welcome Addition
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena and chief minister Rekha Gupta jointly inaugurated the redeveloped Sadbhavana Park, a grand addition to north Delhi's green urban spaces, on Tuesday. Parallel to the Walled City on Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Sadbhavana Park is spread across 11 acres of redeveloped green space. Intended to emphasise geometrical forms and designed as a formal garden to balance the gardens in the Samadhi complex on the east side of Ring Road, Sadbhavana Park will provide open recreational avenues to citizens, especially those living in Daryaganj and nearby old Delhi localities. Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal, chief secretary Dharmendra, and senior officers from Delhi Development Authority were also present at the inauguration. The key features of the park are the chariot fountains, baradari, sculpture fountains, formal lawns and the shaded eating plaza. According to officials, the park has white marble pathways and sculptures contrasting with the linear green areas divided into lawns and low-maintenance plantation zones, which provide a sense of grandeur. A sculpture of five white horses driven by a sarathi, set in a circular water pond with fountains, adorns the park as a unique feature in Delhi's landscape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Additionally, four magnificent sculptures of Yakshinis, crafted by Sudarshan Sahoo, a Padma Vibhushan-winning sculptor, have been installed within the linear lawns. These artworks enhance the park's beauty and offer a serene space for people to relax. A clock tower, currently under construction, will further enhance the park's aesthetic appeal. A food van, proposed to be opened near the parking, will attract visitors and enhance their leisure experience. At the inauguration on Tuesday, LG and CM planted moulsari saplings at the centre of the baradari. Other officers planted the Pride of India saplings along the designed pathways. The plantation of these trees and saplings will contribute not only to the beauty of the area but also contribute to air quality and ecological balance for the benefit of the community. Delhi Development Authority said in a statement that white balloons were released into the sky as a symbol of Sadbhavana (goodwill). "Under the consistent guidance of LG, the Sadbhavana Park was conceptualised as part of a scheme to decongest the Kartavya Path lawns. It is a part of a larger landscape redevelopment project comprising three parks along Mahatma Gandhi Road. The project aims to become a vibrant urban hub where visitors can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying the amenities of a well-maintained park," the statement said. Kranti Udyan, the first park in the series, was inaugurated in Jan. Sadbhavana Park, the second, followed five months later. The scheme integrates a green belt spread over a 35-acre area, running around 1.7km in length along Ring Road.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
NDMC to launch intense tree planting drive during monsoon
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to start its intensive tree planting drive in early July, coinciding with the monsoon. The initiative aims to plant 2,039 trees and roughly 4.82 lakh shrubs during the financial year throughout NDMC's jurisdiction. Officials said the 2025 targets were established following a comprehensive assessment that identified locations where trees were uprooted or damaged along avenue roads as well as areas requiring additional green cover. "While the planting will be carried out during the peak monsoon, it will continue later as well," an official said. "In July only, we aim to plant 914 saplings of indigenous trees and 9,28781 shrubs. While planting saplings at the sites of uprooted trees, we first make beds at the kuccha portion on the backside and plant multiple saplings on this stretch. Considering other trees on such patches are also old, we make sure that the new plantation is prepared by the time other trees are damaged or uprooted, and a huge space is not created," the official added. Some of the patches where planting is planned for July are Tolstoy Marg, Radial Road 1-7 and the outer circle of Connaught Place, Mandir Marg, Bhair Veer Singh Marg, Talkatora Garden, Firozshah Road, Jantar Mantar Road, Copernicus Marg, Akbar Road, Motilal Nehru Marg, Nehru Park, Malcha Marg, Commonwealth Game Park, Sanjay Jheel Park, Lodhi Road (Jor Bagh Site), Malcha Marg Colony parks and surrounding areas, Brigadier Hosiyan Singh Marg and Moti Bagh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo The horticulture department also makes a simultaneous effort to prune trees, treat damaged portions of diseased trees, and balance the canopy so that the chances of the tree falling during heavy rain decrease. "We have one tree ambulance in place, but to accelerate the work in the peak season, we have made temporary arrangements for three more trucks.... During the ongoing one week-one road drive, wherein concentrated effort is being made to develop all infra facilities on one road, we do pruning, etc. , as well," an official said. To commemorate World Environment Day and foster environmental awareness, NDMC chairman Keshav Chandra planted a sapling of Lagerstroemia (Pride of India) at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, on Thursday. He also said that the theme for World Environment Day is Beat Plastic Pollution, and a three-day Recycle Mela at three sites — Connaught Place, Khan Market and Malcha Market was organised this week.
