Bhubaneswar, Dec. 11 -- In a significant push towards expanding urban green cover and improving air quality, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today undertook a massive tree plantation drive at the Temporary Transit Shelter (TTS) near Sainik School. Over 1,000 saplings were planted across the campus as part of the initiative.

Minister, Housing and Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Krishna Chandra Mohapatra, graced the event as Chief Guest, inaugurated the newly established Clean Canteen, and launched the plantation programme.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister said it is a matter of pride that Bhubaneswar now stands 4th in the country in the Clean Air Survey, underscoring the effectiveness of the city's green init...