NBCC has received the environment clearance (EC) for redeveloping the Sarojini Nagar Colony in south Delhi with some riders, according to an official document.
The company has informed the Centre that there are about 13,128 trees at the site. “Due to the demolition purpose, 11,000 trees will be felled and 2,128 trees will be retained,” NBCC said in its proposal.
While giving the EC, NBCC has been asked to plant minimum one tree of native species for every 80 square metre of land. It has also been asked to plant 10 trees for every one tree cut.
The proposed project is expected to create employment opportunity for 800 persons, the document added.
Besides Sarojini Nagar, the government-owned real estate development body is redeveloping Netaji Nagar and Nauroji Nagar, while the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is managing the rest four colonies in Kasturba Nagar, Thyagraj Nagar, Srinivaspuri and Mohammadpur.
