In a proactive environmental initiative, the West Bengal government has started planting saplings of tall trees along the inter-state border in the Jangal Mahal region to create a 'green barrier' aimed at preventing air-borne particulate matter from entering the state.
The development was shared by the ruling Trinamool Congress in the assembly on Friday.
Responding to a query from BJP MLA Biswanath Karak, Environment Minister Md Ghulam Rabbani revealed that 6,000 saplings have already been planted across Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, and Bankura districts.
Highlighting the state’s commitment to reducing fossil fuel use, Rabbani announced the distribution of 1,500 e-cycles to police stations.
"This will encourage the use of e-two wheelers for patrolling whenever possible and send a positive message about climate conservation," he stated.
In a lighter vein, Rabbani urged Speaker Biman Banerjee to consider installing a noise monitoring device in the assembly to monitor decibel levels in central Kolkata.
He quipped that such a device could also measure the din during debates and sloganeering in the assembly, eliciting laughter in the House.
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