| Islamabad: The authorities have decided to allocate 2% of the total funds for road projects towards plantation and the development of green belts as a part of the comprehensive plan to increase the green cover in the city, according to news published in the national dailies on July 6.
Read: Govt to alter Islamabad’s Master plan to include landfill site
This initiative aligns with the revised Master Plan of Islamabad and aims to protect and preserve the natural character of the city. The allocation of funds for plantations is expected to help enhance the green cover and address the growing concern of air pollution.
Read: Budget 2023-24: Islamabad to get PKR 2.2bn for development projects
Moreover, the civic agency has decided to focus on planting local plant species along the roads. Pine trees, indigenous to the area, have been recently planted along major roads, sourced from local nurseries.
The authorities have expressed their commitment to promoting a culture of plantation and plan to expand this trend in various forms. |
|
