Haritha Haram: Saplings to be planted along 709 km in Hyderabad

Over 50 lakh saplings will be planted this year under the flagship programme of Telangana government along 709 km.

Published: 18th June 2020 09:16 AM  |   Last Updated: 18th June 2020 09:16 AM   |  A+A A-

Workers at Indira Park in Hyderabad ready the saplings required for the ensuing sixth phase of Haritha Haram programme, which is set to commence across the State on June 20 | Vinay Madapu

Workers at Indira Park in Hyderabad ready the saplings required for the ensuing sixth phase of Haritha Haram programme, which is set to commence across the State on June 20. (File photo| Vinay Madapu, EPS)

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner DS Lokesh Kumar held a review meeting with Zonal and Deputy Commissioners at the GHMC headquarters regarding the implementation of sixth phase of Haritha Haram, on Wednesday. 

Over 50 lakh saplings  will be planted this year under the flagship programme of Telangana government. The Commissioner said, "Majority of the 50 lakh saplings will be planted along the 709-km stretch of main roads in the city, with special focus on avenue plantation along the medians."

The Commissioner directed officers to coordinate with the residential welfare associations and organisations for the plantation programme. Avenue plantation will be taken up on 9,300-km stretch in GHMC limits. He also suggested that plantation should be done inside the compound of private property by consulting with the owners, if width of the road was narrow.