Summary
The plan uses local trees that fit the climate.
Students and city workers will plant the trees together.
The new forest will give people a place to walk, meditate and practice yoga.
Key Points
4 points1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the project at Lodhi Colony Park.
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More than 10,000 local trees will be planted on one acre of land.
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The project is part of the ‘Developed India Promise’ program.
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Children from schools will help plant and look after the trees.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsindigenous
plants that naturally grow in the area
ecological
relating to nature and living things
restoration
making something look good again
sustainability
taking care of nature so it stays healthy
initiative
new plan or project
municipal
connected to city government
participation
joining in and helping
conservation
protecting nature
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