Supreme Court Calls for Holistic Greenery Approach Beyond Delhi, Highlights Delhi Ridge Management

The Supreme Court emphasized the need to move beyond the mindset that only Delhi requires greenery, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to green cover across all states. The court discussed the Delhi Ridge, a 7,784-hectare forested extension of the Aravalli Hills divided into four zones. It referenced its November 11 directive to grant statutory status to the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB) as the single authority for Ridge-related matters, with officials from the Centre, Delhi government, urban and forest departments, NGOs, and the Central Empowered Committee. The court sought detailed information on committees managing forest and environmental issues nationwide.