Delhi Metro conducts tree plantation drive in Faridabad

New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) As part of an eco-friendly initiative of the Delhi Metro, a tree plantation drive was today conducted in Faridabad, in which nearly 300 students took part, officials said.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has targeted to plant 20,000 saplings in July and August at its maintenance depots, staff quarters, stations and places underneath viaducts, a senior official said.

The plantation drive at the Ajronda Staff Quarters was held under the 'Swachh Chetna-DMRC Eco Club' initiative in the presence of Delhi Metro's Managing Director Mangu Singh and other senior officials.

About 300 students from various schools of Faridabad and Gurgaon, namely, D C Model Senior Secondary School, Faridabad; The Shri Ram School, Moulsari and The Shri Ram School, Aravalli took part in it.

"The Delhi Metro has always been very conscious about its responsibility towards the preservation of environment. The DMRC plans to take this initiative to more schools and involve a large number of students in spreading awareness about environment and importance of maintaining cleanliness," Singh said.

The Delhi Metro has always been very conscious about its responsibilities towards the environment and has received green certification for all its major buildings and installations.

It is also the world's first rail-based system to claim carbon credits, the transporter said in a statement.

The DMRC is also running a series of puppet shows at various schools to educate children about observing etiquette and discipline while travelling in the metro.

More than 300 such shows have been organised so far, it said. PTI KND KND KJ KJ