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Environment Minister launches Van Mahotsav Plantation Drive 2016 at Shashtri Park, 26th August 2016 2

Home/ Environment Minister Launches Van Mahotsav Plantation Drive 2016 At Shashtri Park, 26th August 2016 2

DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY
GOVERNMENT OF DELHI
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New Delhi: 26/08/2016

  •  Environment Minister launches Van Mahotsav Plantation Drive 2016 at Shashtri Park

 

Sh. Imran Hussain, Environment Minister, Govt. of Delhi launched Van Mahotsav Plantation Drive 2016 today, i.e. 26.08.2016 at Shashtri Park, Near Metro Station, in the august presence of Sh. Anil Kumar Bajpai, MLA, Gandhi Nagar. Children of eco-clubs from neighbouring schools, local residents also participated in the drive along with senior officers of Delhi Government.

The site is located near Metro Station at Shastri Park and has been handed over to Forest Department by Delhi Metro for afforestation and is spread over 30 acres. Forest Department proposes to carry out plantation at the site by planting saplings of plant species conducive to the local climate especially in monsoon season.

On the occasion, children from Sarvodaya Bal Vidayala, Jhilmil presented a nukkadnatak on the theme of promoting bottle garden whereby the advantages of utilizing the minimum space for effecting plantation were highlighted. The presentation of the school children was highly appreciated by the Minister and other dignitaries.

The Minister while speaking on the occasion emphasized the need for promoting greenery in Delhi especially in Trans Yamuna Areas which are thickly populated and which require sufficient green cover so that the residents could breathe fresh and clean air.

The Minister informed that green cover of Delhi has increased by 0.8 per cent over last one year and complemented all greening agencies for their contribution in this regard. He also praised the involvement of school children in environment protection measures including tree plantation. School children were also asked by the Minister to adopt atleast one tree and nurture them as their own beloved ones.

The Minister also appealed to the masses for carrying out plantation in a big way.
The MLA expressed his gratitude towards the Minister for participation in Plantation Drive and assured that Plantation Drive will be undertaken to the maximum possible extent in the area.

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