Rajasthan High Court Orders State to Plant Ten Times Trees Affected by Road Projects

The Rajasthan High Court has ordered the state government to plant ten trees for every tree removed during road widening and city beautification projects.

The Court ordered the officials to first count and document affected trees and then carry out compensatory planting in nearby public spaces.

The Court stressed that development must not come at the cost of ecological balance and mandated strict compliance with environmental safeguards in all public infrastructure works.

The Court also asked for regular monitoring of the plantation efforts and survival rates to ensure accountability and long-term environmental balance.