New Delhi, June 4 -- In a social media post, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta mentioned that in a major step towards addressing the issue of waste management and improving environmental health, the new government in Delhi has launched an ambitious tree plantation and biomining initiative. As part of its 100-day service agenda, significant progress is being made in cleaning up landfill sites and increasing greenery across the capital.

Earlier, plans for biomining were made but never implemented effectively, and no major action was taken despite a shortage of funds. Now, the government has announced:A target of planting 7 million (70 lakh) trees,, Ongoing biomining at the Bhalswa landfill site, Replantation of 54,000 trees on reclaimed land and Monthl...