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Supreme Court calls for committee to oversee tree felling in Delhi as green cover dwindles

IndiaTimes Friday, 22 November 2024 ()
The Supreme Court is stepping in to address Delhi's shrinking green cover. The court, responding to data revealing the alarming rate of tree felling in the capital, is proposing an expert committee to oversee tree removal. The court's action follows a petition highlighting the failure of authorities to protect trees, emphasizing the urgent need to combat Delhi's worsening air quality.
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