CAQM Sets Higher Target Of 4.5 Crore Plantations For NCR In FY 2024-25

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and  Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has set higher target of 4.5 crore plantations for the entire National Capital Region, NCR during financial year  2024-25 by various bodies concerned in the NCR State Governments. Last year, a target of new plantations of about 3.85 crores had been set in the entire NCR out of which nearly  3.6 crores plantations were successfully carried out during the year.

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a statement said that the Commission has been according due emphasis on large-scale greening and Bio-Barricading along the boundaries for educational institutions, research based organizations, and other commercial and



industrial units.

The Commission has advised all the road owning agencies in NCR to target complete greening of the central verges and medians of major trunk roads, road sides and open areas along the right of ways. Extensive greening and plantation in open areas in NCR,  has all along been identified by the Commission as an effective means towards mitigating high levels of dust, which is one of the prime concerns for poor air quality. Leaving no stone unturned to enhance the green cover towards abatement of air pollution, the  CAQM has crossed significant milestones in this endeavour in active participation and collaboration with all the NCR State Governments.