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MCD starts scheme to plant tree in ancestors' memory

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Deccan Herald 02.11.2009

MCD starts scheme to plant tree in ancestors' memory
New Delhi, Nov 1, (PTI):


Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Sunday started a scheme in which one can plant a tree in memory of their ancestors for a certain fee.

  


In the 'Sardar Patel Vriksh Yojana' scheme, the tree sapling, its protection railing and pit would be provided by the civic body for a fee of Rs 1,100, officials said here.

A plate would be allowed to be affixed on the tree guard railing to write the name and other details. Delhi BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra and Mayor Kanwar Sain became first persons to avail the benefit.