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8 July 2026

Delhi green initiatives and public transport

The topic provides relevant context on urban environmental management and sustainable public transport infrastructure, which are useful for GS3 answers on urban planning and climate mitigation, though it lacks the national policy scale to be a direct question.

1 min read Day 3 of 8 2 questions 1 prelims

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  • Launch of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign in Delhi targeting 70 lakh saplings.
  • Initiative to plant 1 crore saplings across 6,300 hectares of the Delhi Ridge over four years.
  • Strategy to replace invasive species (e.g., babul) with native species (peepal, banyan, neem, jamun) to restore biodiversity.
  • Plan includes development of 70+ ponds and preservation of archaeological structures within the Ridge.
  • 5,000 hectares of the Ridge notified as reserved forests in the past year to provide legal protection.
  • Induction of 300 new electric buses (195 nine-metre and 105 twelve-metre) into the public transport fleet.
  • Inauguration of three new bus depots at Narela, Rithala, and Kohat Enclave.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 8 in Delhi air pollution mitigation and management, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of urban forestry in mitigating the 'urban heat island' effect and improving air quality in metropolitan cities like Delhi. 150 words
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  2. The transition to electric public transport is a critical component of India's climate action plan. Analyze the challenges and opportunities in scaling up electric bus infrastructure in densely populated urban centers. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is a primary objective of the initiative to rejuvenate the Delhi Ridge?

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