The Delhi government is set to launch a significant plantation drive aiming to plant over 70 lakh saplings across the city, targeting various religious institutions such as temples, mosques, gurudwaras, and churches. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the initiative seeks to enhance Delhi's green cover and address the pressing issue of air pollution. During a meeting with representatives from these institutions, Sirsa outlined a collaborative approach, emphasizing that religious organizations can help foster community involvement in environmental efforts. The Forest Department, along with civic bodies like the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and Delhi Development Authority (DDA), will provide saplings at no cost. Institutions are encouraged to identify suitable spaces for planting and specify their sapling requirements. The campaign will be executed in phases, with a significant focus during the monsoon season to improve sapling survival rates. A monitoring system will be established to ensure transparency, with plantation data and photographs shared on an official portal. Sirsa highlighted that this initiative is a collective movement, inviting everyone to contribute, regardless of the scale of their efforts.