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(a) whether the Delhi Development Authority is considering to promote plantation programme in Delhi and Haryana under a special project;
(b) if so, the places which have been identified in Delhi and Haryana for the same; and
(c) the financial resources being mobilised for the project and the time by which the project is likely to commence?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )
(a)&(b): The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has informed
that they undertake plantation only in green areas under its
jurisdiction in Delhi and not in Haryana. The plantation is
being done in Master Plan Green Areas, District Parks, Group
Housing Parks, Neighbourhood Parks and forest areas under the
control of DDA.
(c): DDA`s own funds as provided for in annual budget from time
to time are being utilized for development of its
parks/plantation schemes.