1240 trees to be removed for Regal to airport metro

Indore: As the city celebrated
, Indore once again witnessed the loss of its green cover to make way for a major development project. The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL), following permission from Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), started felling 1,240 trees to construct the route along with stations between Regal Square and Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport.
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MPMRCL officials approached the IMC for permission to cut or transplant the trees.
In a site inspection conducted by the IMC Horticulture Department, 1,240 trees were identified as hindering the metro project. Based on the report, permission was granted to cut 228 trees and transplant 1,012 trees.
Tree cutting work has started in front of Indore airport, where an underground station of Indore Metro is proposed. The list of affected species is extensive and includes common varieties like Ashok, Badam, Gulmohar, Mango, Neem, Peepal and various Ficus species.
Among the affected trees are many old and even some fruit-bearing trees that are at least 20 years of age or more.
In accordance with the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Preservation of Trees (Urban Areas) Act 2001-02, MPMRCL deposited a compensatory afforestation amount of Rs 12.40 lakh into the IMC Treasury via RTGS. This payment serves as compensation for the trees being removed or transplanted, senior officials said.
"We will ensure scientific transplantation of affected trees, including avoiding unnecessary trimming, proper site selection and further care of the same," IMC additional commissioner Abhay Rajhangaokar said, adding that MPMRCL has been instructed to undertake double compensatory plantation against the loss of trees.

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