NDMC to hold mega tree plantation drive across 34 locations on Tuesday

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, aimed at transforming environmental conservation into a people’s movement through public participation, and under the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will organise a mega tree plantation drive at 34 locations across its jurisdiction on Tuesday.

This was announced by NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Monday.

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Chahal said the Union Home Minister will inaugurate the Delhi government’s ambitious drive to plant 70 lakh trees across the National Capital on Tuesday. As part of this landmark initiative, the NDMC will also undertake a large-scale plantation drive across its jurisdiction, further strengthening its commitment to environmental conservation and public participation.

He informed that, under this special campaign, the NDMC has set a target of planting around 600 trees and 50,000 shrubs. More than 50,000 planting pits have already been prepared in advance. Native and environmentally sustainable tree species, including Peepal, Neem, Jamun, Imli, Champa, Ashoka, Gulmohar, and Amaltas, will be planted.

In addition, ornamental and native shrubs such as Hamelia, Justicia, Canna, Lily, Murraya, and several other species will be planted to enhance the biodiversity and aesthetic appeal of the NDMC’s green spaces.

Chahal further stated that all NDMC Council Members, Heads of Departments (HODs), officers, and employees will enthusiastically participate in the plantation drive by planting trees at different locations across the Council area.

He emphasised that, for the NDMC, plantation is not merely a one-day programme but a continuous people’s movement. Under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – On Sunday” campaign, the NDMC has successfully completed 31 consecutive Sunday plantation drives. Besides these weekly drives, plantation activities are also regularly undertaken during national festivals, special occasions, and various public events.

He added that the campaign has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), Market Traders Associations (MTAs), schools, institutions, and local residents, making it a true example of Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation).

Highlighting the NDMC’s environmental achievements, Chahal said the NDMC presently maintains approximately 1,450 acres of green spaces, including six iconic parks, 122 colony parks, 981 CPWD-maintained parks, 52 school green areas, 51 roundabouts, 14 market gardens and nearly 15,000 avenue trees.

Despite covering only about 3 per cent of Delhi’s geographical area, the NDMC contributes nearly 55 per cent of the Capital’s green cover, making it one of the greenest urban local bodies in the country.

Chahal appealed to the residents of New Delhi to plant at least one tree in the name of their mother and take responsibility for nurturing it so that future generations can inherit a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment.