Commonwealth Games: Govt ropes in Dehradun institute to deck up Delhi

With a large number of tourists expected to arrive during the sporting extravaganza, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has roped in FRI to beautify the national capital with trees and plants of different varieties.

The project will also involve cleaning of the much-polluted Yamuna through biological treatment. "This is an innovative root-zone treatment, which involves planting of Ipomea shrubs infused with bacteria culture along the banks of the river. Through this treatment, we are sure that the water of the river will become clean," said FRI Director SS Negi.

For beautifying various stadiums, lawns and games villages, the institute has stationed its scientists in New Delhi to suggest various varieties of flowers and plants that can sustain themselves in both the extreme heat and cold weather of the city. The total cost of the project is being estimated at Rs 1 crore.

FRI has also taken up the task to rejuvenate jamun trees that adorn India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Rajpath in central Delhi.

"The jamun trees are drying up. We will give scientific treatment to these trees so that they can live for some more years," Negi said.