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Forest dept to plant 5 lakh saplings across Delhi; 1,060 sites identified for plantation drive
The Delhi forest department plans a June plantation drive to plant around five lakh saplings across the capital as part of the Green Action Plan. By May 7, 1,060 sites had been identified for planting, and a central 'green war room' will monitor the campaign in real time. The Green Action Plan targets 70 lakh saplings for the season, with 50 lakh to be planted by 20 agencies and 20 lakh to be distributed to residents.
Why It Matters
The drive aims to expand Delhi's green cover, help combat pollution, and mitigate rising temperatures during peak summer months.
Timeline
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Distribution plan: 20 lakh saplings to residents
May 7, 2026
Of the 70 lakh target, around 50 lakh saplings will be planted by 20 designated agencies, while the remaining 20 lakh saplings will be distributed to residents for free by the forest department.
Green Action Plan targets: 70 lakh saplings for Delhi
May 7, 2026
Under the Green Action Plan, the plantation target for the season has been fixed at 70 lakh saplings across Delhi.
Centralised 'green war room' to monitor campaign in real time
May 7, 2026
A centralised 'green war room' will be set up to monitor the plantation campaign in real time, coordinate among agencies, and track sapling survival.
Plantation drive scheduled to begin in June
May 7, 2026
The plantation drive is expected to begin in June.
Planned mega plantation drive in June to plant around five lakh saplings
May 7, 2026
The Delhi forest department plans a mega plantation drive in June to plant around five lakh saplings across the capital as part of the Green Action Plan.
1,060 sites identified across Delhi for greening exercise
May 7, 2026
Till May 7, various planting agencies and departments had identified 1,060 sites across Delhi for the greening exercise.