West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Raises Alarm Over Kolkata's Urban Concretisation
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignored
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed concerns about the rapid concretisation of Kolkata, emphasizing that green cover regulations are often overlooked. He launched a tree plantation initiative aiming to plant 1.10 crore trees by March 2027 to combat urban environmental issues.
- 01The afforestation campaign, 'Ekti Gaach Mayer Naame', aims to plant and maintain 1.10 crore trees across West Bengal by March 31, 2027.
- 02Adhikari highlighted that existing building regulations require at least one-third of construction areas to remain green, which is frequently ignored.
- 03The chief minister warned that unchecked urbanisation is disrupting the ecological balance and worsening air pollution and heatwave impacts.
- 04The event included the symbolic planting of an indigenous sapling and the release of fish fingerlings to restore local aquatic ecosystems.
- 05Educational institutions and social clubs forming eco-clubs will be eligible for state financial assistance to promote environmental awareness.
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On World Environment Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari raised alarms about the increasing concretisation of Kolkata and its surrounding areas, indicating that essential norms for preserving green spaces in construction have often been neglected. He launched the 'Ekti Gaach Mayer Naame' afforestation campaign, which aims to plant 1.10 crore trees by March 31, 2027. Adhikari stressed the need to maintain at least one-third of construction areas as green spaces, a rule frequently overlooked, contributing to rising temperatures and pollution. He warned that the loss of green cover could worsen the city's vulnerability to heatwaves and flooding. The campaign also promotes public participation, offering financial support to educational institutions and community organizations that establish eco-clubs. The event featured symbolic tree planting and the release of fish fingerlings to enhance local ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of continuous environmental efforts beyond just one day of observance.
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The afforestation campaign aims to mitigate environmental degradation in Kolkata, addressing rising temperatures and pollution levels.
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