The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi has made new rules for taking care of trees and plants on city roads. They want to cut tree branches every six months and make sure branches are high enough above roads and footpaths.
Delhi, 10 Sep 2025
The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi has made new rules for taking care of trees and plants on city roads. They want to cut tree branches every six months and make sure branches are high enough above roads and footpaths.
New Rules for Road Plants
The PWD made these rules because people said the plants were not cared for well. Some trees fell during rains and hurt people. Now, workers must check trees and cut dead or sick branches. They also have to keep plants on road dividers at the right height. This is to make roads look nice and keep people safe. The PWD made these rules because people said the plants were not cared for well. Some trees fell during rains and hurt people. Now, workers must check trees and cut dead or sick branches. They also have to keep plants on road dividers at the right height. This is to make roads look nice and keep people safe. The Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the upkeep of greenery along Delhi’s 1,400km arterial road network, mandating…
How Plants Will Be Cared For
The new rules say plants on road dividers must be cared for every 15 to 30 days. Bushes should be 1 to 1.2 meters tall. Trees on dividers should be 5 meters tall. Workers must clean, water, and add food to the soil for the plants. The PWD will hire more people to do this work. They will also get private companies to help.
The aim of SOP is to ensure plant health, public safety, aesthetic enhancement, and environmental sustainability through regular maintenance and timely plantation.
The PWD will start following these new rules to make Delhi roads safer and cleaner. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 10 Sep 2025, 05:14 IST; source: link
