AMC launches plantation drive
As a measure to check the increasing pollution level caused by vehicles, the AMC plans to launch a plantation drive in the city. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has planned to grow two lakh trees in the city this season with active participation of residents.

Standing committee chairman Jayantilal Parmar said the AMC has decided to grow trees with active participation on the part of the residents. Trees will be planted in between the road dividers and on the pavements, he said. The AMC has launched such tree plantation programmes many times in the past years, but no drive has been successful. "As no one takes care of the trees, the drive fails. Responsible citizens should come forward and take care of the trees," Mr Parmar said.

The AMC also has plans to grow trees in its empty plots with the help of environmental organisations. Organisations working for environment will be invited by the AMC and entrusted to look after growing of trees in a piece of land. The AMC has also decided to buy 15,000 tree guards. Cultural committee chairman Jawahar Bhatia said the aim of tree plantation is to check the level of pollution in the city. The resolution was passed in the standing committee of the AMC. The standing committee has also passed the proposal to buy 20 submersible pumps to clear water logging at the cost of Rs 18 lakhs.

Republished from The Asian Age