New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday inaugurated the 'Bharat Vann' green initiative at Lodhi Colony Park in Central Delhi, marking a significant step towards promoting urban ecological restoration and increasing green cover in the national capital.

The initiative was launched in collaboration with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday.

Speaking at the launch, Sitharaman highlighted the initiative's focus on developing a dense green forest area in the heart of Delhi using indigenous plants suited to the local environment. She also noted that the green space would provide citizens with an area for walking, meditation and yoga.

"On PM ...