Around 40 lakh trees will be planted in Naya Raipur in the coming years besides services of National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) will be taken to monitor the condition of the trees planted in the State’s new administrative capital.A ten-year action plan is being prepared for ‘Green Naya Raipur Project’, the officials said. To discuss upon various aspects of the proposed project a one-day workshop was organised by Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) here on Monday.
Addressing the workshop, NRDA Chairman N. Baijendra Kumar said that along with preparation for tree plantation, the species of saplings to be planted next year should be selected.This will help in preparing the saplings in time.To give pace to the green revolution in Naya Raipur, special attention should be given on protection of plants along with plantation. The Government departments will need help of people for protection of these trees.
NRDA Vice-Chairman SS Bajaj said that work is going on according to a comprehensive plan to monitor the greenery of Naya Raipur. Extensive use of new technology will be made for the purpose.With help of NRSA, the tree plantation and their protection will be done. Soon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed with NRSA in this regard, he said.
Director General of Environment Management and Policy Research Institute (Bengaluru) Dr MH Swaminath said a balance between urban development and environment could be maintained.This needs a scientific approach in coordination with the local needs. The green project of Naya Raipur is being prepared considering all these aspects. "Simply planting trees at vacant places is not enough, tree plantation in a planned manner is needed to protect the environment, he said.
Prof NH Ravindranath of Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru) explained about utility of local species of plants and other species in development of Naya Raipur.Deputy Director of NRSA Dr Diwakar P. explained how Remote Sensing Technology will prove useful in green Naya Raipur project.Member Secretary of Rajasthan Environment Conservation Board Dr Deep Narayan Pandey explained in detail how the flowers and fruit bearing besides shade bearing trees could be used for protection of environment as well as maintaining beauty of the city.