Rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion, and infrastructure development have significantly reduced green cover across Indian cities. This decline has led to rising carbon emissions, deteriorating air quality, loss of biodiversity, and increasing vulnerability to climate change. 

Urban ecosystems, once naturally resilient, are now struggling to balance environmental sustainability with economic growth. In this context, large-scale afforestation initiatives are no longer optional but essential interventions to restore ecological balance and create long-term environmental value.