HM Amit Shah to Launch 70 Lakh Tree Plantation Drive in Delhi Today

July 7, 2026

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Tuesday inaugurate the Delhi government’s ambitious drive to plant 70 lakh trees, a major green initiative aimed at enhancing the Capital’s ecological balance and increasing its green cover. The campaign will be supported by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which will organise a “Mega Tree Plantation Drive” at 34 locations across the city.

NDMC to undertake mega plantation at 34 locations

NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that under this special campaign, the civic body has set a target of planting around 600 trees and 50,000 shrubs. More than 50,000 planting pits have already been prepared to ensure the smooth execution of the drive.

He said native, environmentally sustainable tree species, including Peepal, Neem, Jamun, Imli, Champa, Ashoka, Gulmohar and Amaltas, will be planted.

In addition, ornamental and native shrubs such as Hamelia, Justicia, Canna, Lily, Murraya and several other species will be planted to enhance biodiversity and improve the aesthetic appeal of NDMC’s green spaces.

Chahal stated that all NDMC Council Members, Heads of Departments (HODs), officers and employees will participate in the plantation drive by planting trees at different locations across the Council area.

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign continues to gain momentum

He said that for NDMC, plantation is not merely a one-day programme but a continuous people’s movement.

Under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – On Sunday” campaign, NDMC has completed 31 consecutive Sunday plantation drives.

Besides these weekly drives, plantation activities are also regularly undertaken during national festivals, special occasions and various public events.

The Vice Chairperson added that the campaign has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), Market Traders Associations (MTAs), schools, institutions and residents, making it a true example of Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation).

NDMC contributes over half of Delhi’s green cover

Highlighting NDMC’s environmental achievements, Chahal said that the civic body presently maintains 1,450 acres of green spaces, including six iconic parks, 122 colony parks, 981 CPWD-maintained parks, 52 school green areas, 51 roundabouts, 14 market gardens and nearly 15,000 avenue trees.

Despite covering only about 3 per cent of Delhi’s geographical area, NDMC contributes nearly 55 per cent of the Capital’s green cover, making it one of the greenest urban local bodies in the country.

The Delhi government’s plantation campaign is expected to strengthen urban biodiversity, improve air quality and encourage greater public participation in environmental conservation through large-scale tree plantation across the national capital.