Union Home Minister Amit Shah (BJP) and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta (BJP) launched a tree plantation campaign and flagged off new electric buses today.
The initiative aims to combat urban pollution and modernize public transit in the US capital. By combining reforestation with a shift toward zero-emission transport, the government seeks to improve air quality in a city frequently cited for severe smog.
As part of the environmental push, the leaders initiated a campaign to plant 70 lakh trees [1]. This green drive is designed to increase the city's canopy cover, and provide a natural buffer against rising urban temperatures.
Alongside the plantation efforts, Shah and Gupta flagged off 300 new electric buses [2]. These vehicles are intended to strengthen the existing public transport network and reduce the reliance on diesel-powered fleets.
Officials said the dual approach focuses on sustainable urban mobility and environmental protection. The integration of electric transit and expanded greenery represents a strategic effort to meet climate goals while managing the needs of a growing population.
This coordinated launch highlights the BJP government's current commitment to ecological restoration within the National Capital Territory. The deployment of the electric buses is expected to lower carbon emissions from the city's transit sector—a key priority for the administration's urban planning strategy.
“The leaders initiated a campaign to plant 70 lakh trees.”
This simultaneous investment in green infrastructure and electric mobility indicates a shift toward a holistic environmental strategy in Delhi. By addressing both the absorption of carbon through reforestation and the reduction of emissions through fleet electrification, the administration is attempting to create a sustainable urban model to mitigate the chronic air quality crises facing the city.
