New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) Delhi Environment and Forest Minister Gopal Rai Sunday launched a portal to provide training to stakeholders and citizens on the several acts, schemes, and activities of the Forest and Wildlife Department.

Rai launched the portal during the inauguration of a tree plantation drive in Patparganj here to increase the green belt in the area and reduce pollution levels, a statement said.

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The training initiative would facilitate a deeper understanding of the forest department's operations, the statement said.

Rai emphasised that the Kejriwal government is committed to planting over 52 lakh saplings this year and has set a goal of enhancing the green cover across the city.

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Under the government's Green Action Plan, the continuous decline in pollution and the increase in the green cover have been notable achievements, contributing to a 30 per cent reduction in pollution levels over the last 8 years, the statement said.

The training programme is open for all and interested participants can register on https://training.eforest.delhi.gov.in, it added.

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