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Gautam Budh Nagar: 100% Sapling Geo-Tagging Now Mandatory
21 Jan
Summary
- All saplings must be geo-tagged and physically verified.
- Focus shifts to sapling survival over mere numerical targets.
- Noida and Greater Noida AQI reached 'very poor' levels.
The Gautam Budh Nagar administration has implemented a mandatory requirement for 100% geo-tagging and physical verification of all saplings planted during recent drives. Departments are urged to submit updated reports on their progress.
Emphasis is now placed on the survival rate of saplings planted over the last two years, rather than just achieving numerical targets. This strategic shift aligns with a sharpened focus on environmental compliance, afforestation success, and river pollution control.
District officials highlighted that geo-tagging, verification, and survival monitoring are crucial for assessing the true impact of plantation campaigns. Protection, irrigation, and maintenance of saplings are considered a collective responsibility.
Meanwhile, air quality in Noida and Greater Noida has been recorded in the 'very poor' category, with AQI levels at 382 and 372 respectively. While some restrictions have been eased, lower-level stages of the Graded Response Action Plan remain enforced across the NCR.
