Delhi Environment and Forest Minister Imran Hussain on Monday met a delegation of environmentalists led by Padmavati Dwivedi in presence of senior officers of the Forest Department, PWD and Traffic Police regarding felling of trees along the Aurobindo Marg.
The Minister asked all the concerned departments present in the meeting to come up with a harmonious solution to protect trees along with action for removal of traffic congestion. He asked the environmentalists to get in touch with the special task force led by the DCP (Traffic) on this issue and also asked the Horticulture Department to suggest a better solution for protection of trees.
He observed that removal of traffic congestion is a priority for the Delhi Government. Moreover protecting trees, maintaining existing pedestrian lane, slip lane, developing cycle tracks etc. are also top priorities. The minister expressed optimism that with the combined effort of all the departments and environmentalists, a long term solution can be found.