Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches ‘Mission Green Delhi’ to Plant 70 Lakh Trees Across Capital

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched a massive plantation campaign, ‘Mission Green Delhi’, with a target of planting 70 lakh trees and saplings across the national capital. The initiative aims to make Delhi greener, cleaner, and more environmentally sustainable while creating awareness among citizens about the importance of protecting nature. The campaign has been launched as a public movement to encourage widespread participation from residents, organisations, and institutions. ‘Mission Green Delhi’ Aims to Increase Green Cover in Capital The plantation drive focuses on expanding Delhi’s green cover and improving environmental conditions in the city. CM Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to Delhi residents joining the campaign and said that every sapling planted today will help build a healthier future for upcoming generations. She said the initiative will contribute towards: Cleaner air Increased greenery Better environmental balance A healthier future for citizens Read also: CM Rekha Gupta Launches AI-Powered Smart School Initiative to Transform Delhi Govt Education Campaign Launched Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Theme The tree plantation campaign is being carried out under the theme ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, encouraging people to plant a tree in the name of their mothers. A video promoting the initiative showed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participating in plantation activities. The campaign carries messages such as: “Mission Green Delhi Begins” “Planting Trees, Protecting the Future” The government is encouraging citizens to make tree plantation a personal and emotional commitment towards environmental protection. Delhi Government Appeals for Public Participation The Delhi government has urged various groups to actively participate in the plantation campaign, including: Non-government organisations (NGOs) Schools and educational institutions Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) General public The objective is to turn the plantation drive into a collective effort involving people from all sections of society. Tree Plantation Drive to Help Fight Air Pollution Delhi has been facing serious air pollution challenges for several years. The large-scale plantation campaign is expected to support efforts to: Improve air quality Increase urban green spaces Reduce environmental pollution Promote awareness about climate protection The government believes that increasing greenery across the city will play an important role in creating a cleaner and healthier environment. CM Rekha Gupta Calls for Green Future for Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that the participation of citizens will be crucial in making the Green Delhi vision successful. The Mission Green Delhi campaign represents the government’s effort to combine environmental conservation with public participation and create a sustainable future for the national capital. Read also: CM Rekha Gupta Launches Delhi Metro Phase IV Inderlok-Indraprastha Corridor to Boost City Connectivity