Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution

Delhi is launching 'Namo Vans,' transforming 15 vacant land patches into urban forests to enhance green cover and combat severe air pollution in the city.

• The initiative to create 17 urban forests, named 'Namo Vans,' will convert 15 vacant plots across Delhi into dense greenery, addressing both environmental and pollution concerns.
• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa are spearheading the project, which is inspired by the innovative plantation techniques of Akira Miyawaki.
• The project aims to significantly increase Delhi's green cover, which is critical for improving air quality and mitigating the impact of urban pollution on residents.
• Each urban forest will utilize Miyawaki's methodology to create dense woodlands, enhancing biodiversity and providing natural habitats within the urban landscape of Delhi.
• The government plans to implement this project within the next few months, with a focus on sites that are currently underutilized and can be transformed into thriving green areas.