In a significant push to enhance Ludhiana's green cover, the city's municipal corporation has initiated a major plantation drive. The deputy mayor, who leads the civic body's horticulture committee, recently conducted an inspection of thousands of newly acquired saplings.
High-Level Inspection at Civic Nursery
On Monday, a team of officials from the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation visited the civic body's nursery located within the Nehru Rose Garden. The inspection was led by Deputy Mayor Prince Johar, who serves as the chairman of the horticulture committee. He was accompanied by other key members of the committee to assess the quality and readiness of the plants.
The delegation included councillor Indu Munish Shah, councillor Manjit Singh Dhillon, joint commissioner Abhishek Sharma, and executive engineer Arvind Kumar. Their visit focused on the newly purchased saplings that are slated to be planted across various parts of the industrial city.
Massive Procurement of 70,000 Saplings
The civic administration has undertaken a substantial procurement process to fuel its greening project. Officials revealed that four separate tenders were floated recently for the purchase of a total of 70,000 saplings.
Of this large order, the delivery of the first batch comprising 35,000 saplings has already been received at the nursery. The remaining saplings are expected to be delivered in the coming months, ensuring a steady supply for the plantation activities.
Deputy Mayor Prince Johar stated that the civic body has purchased saplings of different varieties to promote biodiversity. The actual planting across the city will be scheduled in the coming months, taking into account favourable weather conditions to ensure high survival rates for the young trees.
Collaborative Efforts for a Greener Ludhiana
Reiterating the administration's strong commitment to spreading greenery, Johar emphasized a collaborative approach. He announced that the municipal corporation plans to actively involve public representatives and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in undertaking plantation drives. This partnership model aims to foster community ownership and ensure the success of the greening project.
Echoing this sentiment, councillor Indu Munish Shah mentioned that all ward councillors have been appealed to identify suitable and favourable locations within their respective wards for these plantation drives. This ground-level input is crucial for strategic and effective planting.
This large-scale initiative marks a concerted effort by the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation to combat pollution and improve the city's environmental health through increased urban forestry.
