Chandigarh: Everything about the Dadumajra dumping ground is about to change.Eight acres of the site will soon host 10,000–12,000 plants, including trees and flowering shrubs, creating new green lungs for the surrounding areas.The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) will launch a large‑scale plantation drive at the dumpsite in the first week of July. The initiative, aimed at building an ecological buffer zone, is likely to be inaugurated by Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. Officials said the green zone will help improve air quality, reduce pollution, and enhance the living environment for nearby residents.The plan calls for dense plantation across the dumpsite. The “green wall” will shield residential areas of Dadumajra, Patiala Ki Rao Choe, the roadside stretch along the national highway, and Dakshin Marg leading to the Marble Market.The UT forest department is assisting the MC in execution.Execution of the PlanDedicated vehicles have been deployed to transport soil from Patiala Ki Rao Choe to the dumping ground. Excavation at Patiala Ki Rao will be monitored and videographed both at the source and at the dumpsite.Sub‑divisional engineers (SDEs) and junior engineers (JEs) have been assigned for supervision.“Senior officials shared details of the plan and ongoing work during a recent high‑level meeting led by the chief secretary. The MC has already deployed manpower and machinery. This initiative marks a significant step toward a greener, healthier and more sustainable future for the community,” said an official.Box: Project ParametersTarget Area: 8 acres along the boundary wall near habitation, Dadumajra dumping ground, ChandigarhSoil Requirement: One‑metre depth of good quality earth for effective plantation bedSource of Soil: Excavation from Patiala Ki Rao, transported to Dadumajra siteDaily Target: 1,000 cubic metres of soil per day for 30 days, including excavation, transport, and bed preparationTree Species (Total: 5,000)Bamboo: 3,000Camphor: 300Pipal: 500Pilkhan: 200Ficus Benjamina: 1,000Flowering Shrubs (Total: 5,000)Hibiscus, Tecoma, Hamelia Patens: Hardy, fast‑growing, bright blooms for hedging and screeningRaat Ki Raani, Chandni Single, Calliandra: Fragrant, ornamental shrubs that attract pollinators and enhance biodiversityPlanting Strategy: All 5,000 shrubs to be planted along the eight‑acre boundary wall in staggered double rows, spaced 1.5m apart, to create dense cover and effective screening.
