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BMC To Launch Drive To Remove Concrete Structures Around Trees

They are looking to remove banners, nails and cables hanging from the trees during the drive.

BMC To Launch Drive To Remove Concrete Structures Around Trees
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According to the latest reports, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is looking to initiate a special drive to remove concrete structures around the tree bases, highlighted civic body officials. Officials have reportedly remarked that they are looking to remove banners, nails and cables hanging from the trees during the drive. 

Based on accounts, officials from the BMC's Garden Department have mentioned that the drive will be undertaken through the "Vruksh Sanjeevni Muhim" initiative from April 18 to 23. In addition, civic body staff, many NGOs and educational institutions will also be partaking in the scheme. 

It has been reported that the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) directions will be adhered to while conducting the initiative. Jeetendra Pardeshi, BMC superintendent of gardens was quoted in narratives elaborating on how the NGT had given directions to ensure there are enough spaces near the trees. 

In light of this, the concrete structure around the trees will be removed. He stated that many a time trees are used as advertising means as well as utility cables are hung from them. 

The civic body hopes to cover the maximum number of trees during this initiative. Moreover, recently, Mumbai was recognized as the “2021 Tree City of the World” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN) together with the Arbor Day Foundation.

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