Significant Tree Loss Reported in Central Vista Project
43% of the trees transplanted for Central Vista are dead, LS told
Hindustan Times
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The Lok Sabha was informed that 43% of the 3,609 trees transplanted for the Central Vista project in New Delhi have died. The government also reported planting an additional 24,450 trees as compensatory measures, with a total expenditure of ₹5.29 crore over the past three years.
- 0143% of transplanted trees have died post-transplantation.
- 02Total of 3,609 trees were transplanted for the Central Vista project.
- 0324,450 trees were planted as part of compensatory measures.
- 04The project faced delays due to the pandemic and legal challenges.
- 05₹5.29 crore has been spent on tree transplantation and planting activities.
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The Lok Sabha was informed that 43% of the 3,609 trees transplanted for the Central Vista project in New Delhi have perished. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, reported this during a session, highlighting that 1,545 trees did not survive after transplantation. In addition to transplantation, the government has planted 24,450 trees as part of compensatory measures, primarily at the NTPC ECO Park in Badarpur and Ghitorni. The total expenditure on these activities over the last three financial years amounts to ₹5.29 crore. The Central Vista project has faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and legal disputes regarding environmental clearances, which led to a temporary halt in construction ordered by the Supreme Court in December 2020. However, the project received approval to proceed in January 2021.
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The loss of a significant number of trees could affect local biodiversity and environmental health in New Delhi.
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