Delhi Govt Seeks Bids for Kharkhari Jatmal, Mukhmelpur City Forest Projects

• Delhi government plans to develop two city forests in Kharkhari Jatmal and Mukhmelpur.
• Tenders worth Rs 2.76 crore have been invited by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department for these projects.
• The Kharkhari Jatmal project, estimated at Rs 1.47 crore, includes facilities like walking tracks, boundary walls, and sanitation.
• The Mukhmelpur city forest project is pegged at Rs 1.29 crore and focuses on forest land protection and development.
• Contractors for both projects will be responsible for completion within 6 months (Mukhmelpur) or 180 days (Kharkhari Jatmal) and 5 years of maintenance for Kharkhari Jatmal.

Why It Matters: Delhi's new city forests will enhance green cover and urban environment.