Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the "Green Delhi" mission to plant seven million trees [1] and introduced 300 electric buses [2].
The initiative aims to restore the ecologically degraded Delhi Ridge and expand the city's green cover. By combining large-scale reforestation with a shift toward electric public transport, the government seeks to combat urban pollution and promote climate-friendly infrastructure in the capital.
As part of the campaign, the government has opened the Green Drive portal. This platform allows citizens to book slots for free saplings to participate in the planting effort [1]. The mission focuses specifically on the Delhi Ridge area, which serves as a critical environmental buffer for the city [1].
In addition to the reforestation goals, the event included the official flag-off of 300 electric buses [2]. These vehicles are intended to reduce the carbon footprint of the city's transit system, a move designed to complement the increase in vegetation.
Shah said the mission marks the beginning of the Delhi Ridge rejuvenation. The program encourages a partnership between the state and the public to ensure the survival and growth of the new plantations [1].
“The mission focuses specifically on the Delhi Ridge area, which serves as a critical environmental buffer for the city.”
This dual-track approach addresses Delhi's environmental crisis by tackling both carbon sequestration and emission sources. By integrating citizen participation through the Green Drive portal and upgrading public transit with electric buses, the government is attempting to create a scalable model for urban ecological restoration in high-density Indian cities.
