New Delhi, March 25 -- An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
Presenting the 2025-26 Budget in the Delhi Assembly, Gupta announced an allocation of Rs 506 crore for the environment and forest departments.
A sum of Rs 300 crore has been earmarked for "Pollution Control and Emergency Measures" to implement eco-friendly reforms, and Rs 20 crore under the
"Delhi Parks and Garden Society" scheme to support RWAs, NGOs, and other organisations in greening parks and public spaces. Gupta highlighted that a large-scale tree plantation drive targeting
70 lakh saplings will be launched to expand Delhi's green cover, control air pollution, and promote urban
biodiversity.
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