New Delhi, April 18 -- Army admits replacing invasive Kikar trees with indigenous species in Delhi Ridge In a reply filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Indian Army acknowledged that it had not sought prior sanction or consultation from the Delhi Forest Department before initiating a reforestation project in the Ridge area - an omission attributed to oversight on the Army's part.

According to the Army, 42,000 indigenous trees have been planted, a figure verified by the Delhi Forest Department during site visits on January 6 and February 10, 2024. An internal inquiry conducted by Army HQ Delhi Area found no evidence of mala fide intent by the unit involved.

The Army's report, dated December 23, 2024, was uploaded to the NG...