As pollution in the National Capital rises, the Supreme Court has issued an urgent directive: give the Ridge Management Board statutory status to protect the Delhi Ridge, the city’s vital “green lungs.”
Unchecked urbanization, encroachments, and weak enforcement have slowly eroded this natural barrier against pollution. The Court’s move aims to make protection of the Ridge a legal obligation, not just an administrative promise.
This sends a clear message: environmental protection is no longer optional — it’s essential for survival. Without Delhi’s green lungs, the city itself risks becoming unlivable.
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