NGT Recommends UP's 2018 Guidelines for Urban Landscaping Nationwide

Imagine the government is trying to help cities build roads and parks in a way that's good for the environment.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has told all the states to follow some rules, and they're using guidelines from Uttar Pradesh (UP) as a model.

These rules say that cities shouldn't cover everything with concrete because it stops rainwater from going into the ground and can cause flooding.

Instead, they should use special materials for sidewalks and roads that let water through.

This helps the trees grow and keeps the cities cooler.

People in Noida complained about too much concrete, so the NGT made this decision to help protect the environment.