Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 'Green Drive Portal' under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign
New Delhi, July 2
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the Green Drive Portal at the Delhi Secretariat under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, reaffirming the government's commitment to planting 70 lakh saplings across the national capital.
Launching the initiative, the Chief Minister urged every Delhiite to become part of the mass plantation drive and contribute towards building a greener, cleaner, and healthier Delhi.
Through the portal, citizens can book slots for the Mega Plantation Drive, register as an Environmental Saviour, and reserve free saplings from the nearest government nursery by visiting greendrive.delhivanmahotsav.in.
Under the Vriksh Rath initiative, expert teams from the Forest Department will facilitate plantation at homes, educational institutions, residential colonies, and other suitable locations by providing free saplings, equipment, and technical assistance.
The Green Drive Portal offers four free services to citizens. The first is plantation slot booking, enabling residents to choose a preferred location and time for plantation activities. The second is the Vriksh Rath facility, through which individuals, schools, offices, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and housing societies with available space can request the Delhi government to deliver free saplings to their premises.
The third service is a nursery locator that helps citizens identify the nearest government nursery to collect free saplings. The fourth is the Environmental Saviour registration, allowing residents to become officially registered Green Warriors and stay connected with the government's environmental initiatives throughout the year.
The plantation drive will focus on native and long-living tree species, including Peepal, Banyan, Gular, Neem, Arjun, and Jamun. The Delhi government also plans to develop 100 Oxygen Parks across the city as part of its green initiative.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the Green Drive Portal has categorised plantation sites across all 70 Assembly constituencies, allowing citizens to book slots by constituency or location at their convenience. He added that the campaign extends beyond designated plantation sites to encourage greening of homes, educational institutions, and rooftop gardens wherever space allows.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I appreciate the intent, but will these saplings survive? We've seen many plantation drives where trees die due to lack of care. The government should focus on ensuring watering and maintenance for at least a few years. Otherwise it's just a photo op. #GreenDelhi
As an expat living in Delhi for 10 years, I've seen the air quality worsen over time. This 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign is a wonderful cultural touch—tying environmental responsibility to our mothers is genius! My kids and I will register as Environmental Saviours. Let's do this, Delhi!
Arjun, Peepal, Banyan, Neem—these native species are perfect for our climate. But why always focus on trees? What about creating more green spaces in congested areas like Old Delhi? We need rooftop gardens and vertical forests too. The 100 Oxygen Parks plan is good, but execution matters.
Nice initiative! I just checked the portal—it's user-friendly with slot booking and nursery locator. But 70 lakh saplings over Delhi's limited space? Where exactly will they go? Hope they're not just planting in random spots. The mapping by 70 constituencies is smart though.
This is such a beautiful concept—'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'! 🌸 I'm going to plant a Jamun tree in my mother's memory. The Vriksh Rath service delivering saplings to RWAs is great. I just hope this doesn't become another
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