India, Oct. 14 -- In a major step towards protecting the national capital from pollution and sustainably strengthening the environment, the Delhi government has declared 41 square kilometres of the Southern Ridge area a reserved forest.
Announcing the decision, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday stated that the government will now plant indigenous trees on open land within such forest areas, so that the soil remains fertile and the environment is further strengthened.
Delhi Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that this decision will play an effective role in controlling pollution in the capital. The government has also raised questions regarding the negligence of the previous administration in this matter.
The Chief ...