Delhi’s ridge keeps dying: Encroachments, govt apathy undermine forests despite court orders and citizen efforts

Delhi’s Ridge, a vital green lung and natural air purifier, faces relentless threats from expansion, commercialization, and encroachment. Despite legal protections and court orders, unauthorized construction, government buildings, and private estates continue to degrade the Ridge. Delayed notifications, multiple managing agencies, and lack of interdepartmental coordination hinder effective conservation efforts, exacerbating pollution and ecological damage.