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High Court Calls for Punjab, Haryana Green Cover Policies
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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The High Court has requested the governments of Punjab and Haryana to submit detailed policies aimed at increasing green cover across the states.
The High Court has issued a notice to the governments of Punjab and Haryana, seeking comprehensive policies to enhance green cover across the states.
The court cited concerns over deforestation, urban heat islands and the need for sustainable development.
Both states have initiated tree‑planting drives, but the court wants a structured plan with measurable targets and clear implementation timelines.
The notice is part of a broader judicial push to enforce environmental stewardship across India.
The court cited concerns over deforestation, urban heat islands and the need for sustainable development.
Both states have initiated tree‑planting drives, but the court wants a structured plan with measurable targets and clear implementation timelines.
The notice is part of a broader judicial push to enforce environmental stewardship across India.