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Greener India

Protecting our natural resources is protecting our future.

Trees, parks and open land in every neighbourhood.

A family walks beside a restored lake under old banyan trees, with egrets on the water.AI-generated illustration

What good looks like

Shade on the street and a park within a short walk. Old trees protected, new ones that survive, lakes kept open to all.

  • Shade on the street and a park within a short walk
  • Old trees protected, and new ones that survive
  • Rivers and lakes kept clean and open to all

Current problems

  • Forest and tree cover is still below the national policy goal.
  • Rivers and lakes in many places are too polluted to enjoy (see Clean rivers).

Evidence and data

Figures from public reports; we are checking them against the latest releases.

Why this matters

Trees cool streets, clean the air and protect water. Green space close to home is part of a healthy city.

Possible solutions

  1. 1

    Protect what exists

    Old trees and green land are hard to replace.

  2. 2

    Plant what survives

    Choose local species and look after them for years, not days.

  3. 3

    Clean the water

    Rivers and lakes are part of the green city.

Positive Indian examples

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