5 lakh saplings to be planted in Delhi this month

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 01 2018 | 9:10 PM IST

To increase the green cover of the national capital, Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday announced that the Delhi government will plant five lakh trees and shrubs this month on a date to be announced soon.

He also directed various greening agencies in the city to begin preparation for the massive drive which will be launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The Minister also directed the Department of Environment and Forest to undertake mass awareness campaign to make the plantation drive an unprecedented and successful drive.

--IANS

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First Published: Aug 01 2018 | 9:02 PM IST

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