Delhi govt. to develop 100 parks to mitigate air pollution
The Delhi government plans to develop 100 parks and plant 14 lakh saplings to combat air pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative while laying the foundation for an 'oxygen park' in Mukhmelpur village. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to enhance air quality monitoring through advanced technology.
- ▪The Delhi government will develop 100 parks with dense tree cover this year.
- ▪An 'oxygen park' is being established in Mukhmelpur village to improve air quality.
- ▪A partnership with IIT Kanpur aims to create an integrated air quality monitoring network.
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the Delhi government would develop 100 parks with dense tree cover and plant 14 lakh saplings this year to expand green cover and tackle air pollution in the Capital.Ms. Gupta said the Forest Department had sanctioned ₹1 crore for the Mukhmelpur project, while an additional ₹1 crore would be allocated from the local MLA fund. She described the park as a model green space aimed at improving residents’ quality of life.She made the announcement while laying the foundation stone for an “oxygen park” on a three-acre plot in Mukhmelpur village in Burari.She added that the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are jointly working to create more green spaces, modernise existing parks and expand public amenities across the…
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