Question : CUTTING OF TREES IN DELHI FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES

(a) whether the trees are being cut unscrupulously in the name of beautification of Delhi for the ensuing Commonwealth Games;

(b) if so, whether the Government has accorded clearance for cutting of these trees;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) No,Sir.No unscrupulous cutting of trees is being done for beautification of Delhi for the ensuing Commonwealth Games.

(b),(c)&(d) Not applicable in view of the answer at (a) above.