The redevelopment of the seven colonies viz. Nauroji Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Mohammadpur, Sriniwaspuri, Kasturba Nagar and Thyagaraj Nagar     will lead to an increase the green area coverage by about 3 times from the existing green space area and the compensatory plantation of trees will be done in the ratio of 1:10 thereby resulting in enhanced tree coverage area. The re-development of the seven colonies is been done with complete adherence to environmental sustainability and green building concepts and special care and attention is being given towards retaining maximum number of existing trees and incorporating them in large cluster as an integral part of landscaping design scheme.

 

There have been misleading press reports in the media regarding felling of trees in the context of redevelopment of the above mentioned government colonies which are not only factually incorrect but also ignore the magnitude of compensatory efforts undertaken to not only increase the tree count but also efforts made for substantial increase in the green space area in the redeveloped colonies.

 

 As regards to felling of trees, the following facts are highlighted:

• With the design of multi-storied residential/commercial blocks, the effective ground coverage has drastically reduced; enabling more space for the green area. Green area of 10,69,235 Sqm is being proposed in the conceptual plan of all the seven colonies against the existing Green Space of 3,83,101 Sqm.  in these colonies.   Thus about 3 times more green space shall be available. — Refer Annexure-I

 

• All the trees are not being cut.   Only 14,031 nos. trees are to be cut out of the existing trees of 21,040 nos.   Moreover, against the 21,040 nos. of existing trees; 23,475 nos. of trees shall be available in these colonies during/after the Re-development (saving of 6,834 nos., transplantation of 1,213 nos. and new plantation of 15,428 nos.). — Refer Annexure-II.

 

• Besides the above, compensatory plantation of trees is being carried out in a ratio of 1:10, i.e. ten trees are being planted against the loss of one tree.   Thus 1,35,460 (one lakh thirty-five thousand four hundred sixty) trees shall be planted which will create an "Urban Forest" thus generating oxygen and reducing the pollution level in the city. - Refer Annexure-II.

Apart from the special efforts for protection, preservation and replantation of  trees as given above, the upcoming complexes are being developed according to “Green Building Concepts”, zero waste discharge and environmental sustainability by the following measures:

• Ground coverage restricted to 15-20% against the existing ground coverage of 50%.  The green area will be 50%.
• Plantations/transplantation as green barrier along boundary to cover main roads.
• Orientation of houses as per sun path to avoid heat gain in the building and green terraces to mitigate heat gain.
• Solar panels used for renewable energy. The total solar power generation in the 7 GPRAs will be 5,654 KW.
• Solid waste/Waste water will be collected, segregated and treated in-house and reused for horticulture purposes and flushing. Solid waste will also be used as manure for horticulture. 
• Rainwater harvesting system for recharging the ground water.
• Use of recycled material from construction and demolition waste to be used in construction of structures such as kerb stone, footpath tiles, etc.

 

The upcoming complexes are being developed by providing green spaces, with lush green trees around the constructed building.   An example of the same is the development of New Moti Bagh Complex and East Kidwai Nagar Project.

 

 Ministry's endeavour has been to provide exemplary models of development for the future generations. Change is inevitable and so is the need of the hour for the city. With utmost care and respect towards our natural environment, all measures are being taken in the planning and designing of these colonies to construct a Green Project with "Griha Certification". As such green cover and sustainability of environment is adequate and appropriately ensured after the redevelopment of Seven Colonies.

 

Annexure – I    - Details of Green Areas

 

GPRA	Plot Area (Sqm)	Original Ground Coverage		Ground Coverage after redevelopment		Existing green area		Green area after redevelopment
		%	Area (Sqm)	%	Area (Sqm)	%	Area (Sqm)	%	Area (Sqm)
Nauroji Nagar	101010	67	67677	31	31313	13	13131	47	47475
Netaji Nagar	442405	61	269866	25	109656	14	63512	53	233917
Sarojini Nagar	1030479	64	659506	26	267924	14	144267	49	504935
Mohamadpur	36818	35	12886	15	5431	38	13991	43	15703
Kasturba Nagar	213715	55	117543	17	36332	18	38469	41	87623
Sriniwaspuri	296230	55	162927	25	74058	30	88869	50	148115
Tyagraj Nagar	54900	27	14823	15	8301	38	20862	58	31467
	2175557		1305228		533015		383101		1069235

 

 

Annexure – II  - Details of Trees

 

GPRA	Plot Area in Acres	Trees originally available	Trees to be cut	Trees to be planted/remain in the same place				Compen -satory plantation	Total
				Trees saved	Trees Transplanted	New Trees to be planted	Total
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10= (8+9)
Nauroji Nagar	24.96	1513	1465	48	150	250	448	14650	15098
Netaji Nagar	110	3906	2315	1416	175	4450	6041	21450	27491
Sarojini Nagar	254.64	11913	8322	3591	546	8235	12372	83220	95592
Mohamadpur	8.03	562	363	199	20	350	569	3630	4199
Kasturba Nagar	52.81	1203	723	480	150	400	1030	5730	6760
Sriniwaspuri	73.14	1594	750	844	165	1667	2676	5850	8526
Tyagraj Nagar	13.3	349	93	256	7	76	339	930	1269
Total	536.88	21040	14031	6834	1213	15428	23475	135460	158935

 

 

 

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