Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Delhi to Geo-Tag Saplings for Green Campaign
Delhi is starting a new plan to tag every tree they plant with a special code so they can keep track of it.
This will help the trees grow better and live longer.
The government is planting lots of trees, especially ones that are good for the environment.
They are also cleaning up old garbage and turning those places into green spaces.
Many important people, like government officials and diplomats, are helping with this project.
The goal is to make Delhi greener and healthier for everyone.
Delhi will geo-tag every sapling planted under its green campaign for scientific monitoring.
The initiative aims to ensure long-term survival and sustainability of the planted trees.
A 10-year plantation strategy focuses on native tree species for better ecological balance.
Around 15 lakh trees and saplings are being planted across Delhi Ridge and other green areas.
Public participation includes judiciary members, government officials, diplomats, and citizen groups.
- Who
- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, senior government officials, judiciary members, diplomats, educational institutions, religious organisations, citizen groups
- What
- Geo-tagging of saplings planted under the green campaign
- When
- Announced on Friday during a plantation drive
- Where
- PBG Ground in the Delhi Ridge, Delhi
- Why
- To enable scientific monitoring, improve long-term survival of saplings, and create a sustainable green legacy
Environmental Sustainability
Urban Development
Focus on Native Species
Environmental Sustainability
Planting native tree species is crucial for ecological balance and sustainability.
Urban Development
Urban development projects may sometimes conflict with extensive green cover initiatives.
- Initiative
- Geo-tagging of saplings
- Location
- Delhi Ridge, Delhi
- Participants
- Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, senior government officials, judiciary members, diplomats, educational institutions, religious organisations, citizen groups
- Number of Trees Planted
- 15 lakh trees and saplings
- Duration of Plantation Strategy
- 10 years
- Legacy Waste Cleared
- 60% of Delhi's legacy waste