Around 1500 tree saplings of various varieties were planted. (File Photo)
Delhi government is committed to increase green cover of Delhi from present 20 to 25 per cent in the next five years, city Environment Minister Imran Hussain said on Wednesday.
"The AAP Government is committed to provide clean air, water and environment to its residents, developing city forests and increasing green cover by 5 per cent in next five years is our aim," he said inaugurating a plantation drive in Najafgarh in New Delhi.
Around 1500 tree saplings of various varieties were planted and two Eco Huts were inaugurated on the occasion.
The minister addressing the gathering including school children called for planting at least one plant by everyone and nurturing plants like a family member.
He stressed on proper maintenance of forest cover and save it from encroachment and directed Forest department officials for developing forested patches in other parts of the city.
Mitraon city forest in Najafgarh area is one of the 26 protected forests in Delhi spread over 100 acres. The government has planned to develop 42 city forests in Delhi.
These green patches will have facilities like Eco Huts, meditation centres, watch tower, walking tracks, water bodies, medicinal plants garden, health clubs and butterfly garden, for the residents of neighbourhood areas.