DMRC will take the responsibility of maintenance of trees to be planted as compensation for the next seven years
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the removal and transplantation of trees coming in the way of the Janakpuri-RK Ashram metro corridor. This will improve metro connectivity and accessibility in the national capital. The project was long overdue, as there was a park en route to the Janakpuri-RK Ashram metro corridor road in Derawal Nagar. There were 316 trees in the park, which was hampering the construction work.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had sought permission to remove and transplant trees from the site which was stuck for some time. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal allowed DMRC to remove and transplant 316 trees at the site on this condition But it has been given that 3,160 new trees will be planted as compensation. The corridor is part of Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro. After the construction of the corridor, it will help connect West Delhi and Central Delhi by connecting Janakpuri West station of Magenta Line with RK Ashram station of Blue Line.
CM Kejriwal tweeted, “We have cleared the way for the construction of a new metro corridor between Janakpuri and RK Ashram today. DMRC has been allowed to remove and transplant 316 trees obstructing the project, provided they And make up for it by planting 3,160 trees. This corridor is part of Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro. It will now cover another major part of Delhi. Access to public transport is the lifeline of any modern city. It gives people access to clean transport. They will leave their vehicle and ride the metro. DMRC will take the responsibility of maintaining the trees to be planted as compensation for the next seven years.
Janakpuri to RK Ashram Corridor RK Ashram, Nabi Karim, Sadar Bazar, Pulbangash, Ghantaghar, Deraval Nagar, Ashok Vihar, Azadpur, Majlis Park, Bhalswa, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Prashant Vihar, Madhuban Chowk, Deepali Chowk, Pushpanjali Enclave, West Enclave, Mangolpuri, Peeragarhi, Paschim Vihar, Keshopur, Krishna Park Extension and Janakpuri West will pass through several densely populated areas of Delhi including North Pitampura. PLC/GT
