Delhi Budget 2022-23: 266 Cr allocates for Environment and Forest sector

Delhi government to establish first government veterinary college for the better treatment of all types of animals.

New Delhi: The Delhi government has allocated a total budget of Rs 266 crore for the environment and forest sector for the financial year 2022–23.

Presenting the “Rozgar Budget” of 75,800 cr, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Manish Sisodia said the issue of the environment is a matter of grave concern for Delhi. Air pollution, water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and noise pollution are serious challenges for the environment of Delhi.

“To prevent air pollution, our government implemented the “Ten Point-Winter Air Action Plan” from October 1st, 2021 to February 28th, 2022,” Sisodia explained.

“Under this, targeted actions have been taken to control stubble burning, anti-dust campaign, prevention of burning of garbage, ban on fireworks, installation of smog tower, identification of more polluting sites, strengthening of green war rooms, e-waste park arrangements, and vehicular pollution control,” he said.

The Delhi government has been successful not only in the conservation of green cover in Delhi but also in its continuous expansion.

Of the forest cover, the minister said that among the seven major megacities, Delhi has the largest forest area, covering about 194.24 square kilometers.

“The forest and tree cover of Delhi has increased from 21.88 percent of the total geographical area in 2019 to 23.06 percent in 2021, which is a remarkable achievement,” he said.

The government has developed 11 city forests in the last two years, which are fulfilling an important role as green space in the fast-growing urban concrete spaces.

Emphasizing veterinary science is a great need in this era.

The Deputy CM also announced plans to establish Delhi’s first “government veterinary college” for the better treatment of all types of animals.

“It not only protects the health of cattle and domestic animals but also protects human health by screening and controlling zoonotic diseases.” Delhi has a large number of pets that require healthcare. He said.

This is the eighth consecutive budget of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Sisodia said that the current “Rozgar” budget is two and a half times bigger than the budget of 30,940 crores in 2014-15.