Hyderabad, Feb.25 (Maxim News): Municipal Administration & Industries Minister KT Rama Rao today urged the Centre to introduce green rankings and a policy for net zero carbon target among the States to vie for expanding greenery to protect environment from pollution.
KTR said efforts of the State government gave positive results in expanding greenery in Telangana State. Attending a forest workshop with forest minister Indrakaran Reddy and officials to grow greenery and expand through schemes, KTR expressed happiness at the green drive. “With our efforts forest cover was increased to 31 percent from24 percent and is still taking up green drive, he claimed. “On the lines of ease of doing business, the Centre has to take up more steps to push the States to go in for green cover expansion and take up green drives continuously, he said.
The minister got nostalgic stating that during initial days of the State formation, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao asked to focus on greenery expansion. KCR said steps must be taken to prevent demolition of old buildings to grow plants and greenery. Now with haritha haram, the flagship program of the government, the greenery is growing manifold, he said. All districts see the green cover and haritha haram giving wonderful results, the minister said.
Greenery is essential in the urbanization process and industrial development to check future pollution problems, he stated. The State is doing its best in greenery expansion and more campa funds should be offered to states focusing on the greenery, he said. Our State was focusing on more facilities, infrastructure and greenery to ensure growth with an ability to check growing pollution and bring down carbon levels, KTR said. The Centre should set up forest training centers and offer support to use drones for seed balls, he added.
Indrakaran Reddy said through Jungle Bachao – Jungle Badao slogan, the State government was expanding greenery to a new high. “We surpassed the odds of pollution as greenery increased to 31 percent from24 percent by the Haritha Haram program, he said. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao made a unique idea for Haritha Haram and pushed green drives to check the pollution, he maintained. (Maxim News)
Next Story :
KTR Seeks Probe Into Hyderabad Unity Mall Tender
KTR seeks cancellation and an independent probe into the Hyderabad Unity Mall tender, alleging financial irregularities and misuse of public funds.
Shabbir Ali Visits Alma Mater, Reviews ₹5-Crore Redevelopment Plans
Kamareddy, August 10: Telangana Government Advisor and former minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Monday visited the Zilla Parishad Boys High School in Kamareddy, where he had studied, and reviewed plans for its redevelopment with an allocation of ₹5 crore. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The old school building is set to be demolished and…
Telangana Holds Varuna Yagam At Nagarjuna Sagar Seeking Good Rains
Hyderabad, Aug 10 (Maxim News)The Government of Telangana on Monday conducted ‘Varuna Yagam’ to pray for abundant rainfall across the state. Under the aegis of the Endowments Department, the rituals were conducted by the Yadagirigutta Temple priests and Vedic scholars.City & Local Guides Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The ‘Yagam’ involves 108 ‘Rithwiks’, 11…
Two Boys Drown In Irrigation Tank Of Nirmal Kubeer
Nirmal/Hyderabad, Aug 10 (Maxim News): In a tragic incident, two boys drowned in an irrigation tank at Dodarna village in Kubheer mandal on Monday. Police said that Sofiyan (10), 0Ganesh (11) and another boy went for a swim in the tank. They both entered the water, while the other boy sat on the bund. The…
We Will Not Tolerate Encroachment Of Government Lands: Ramachandra Rao
Hyderabad, Oct 10 (Maxim News): BJP State President Ramachandra Rao criticised that allegations are being made against officials due to administraztive shortcomings. He accused HYDRA of not taking action against illegal constructions in Salkam Lake. He said that the officials are also misleading the courts. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp He criticised that action…
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
