The Noida Authority which has launched a campaign for "Green Noida" in intends to rope in the general public, NGOs and environment lovers to make Noida a lush green town.

The `Green Noida" campaign was formally launched in green belt of Sector-100 Noida by Lalit Srivastava, chairman of Noida and Greater Noida Development Authorities.

Srivastava said the main agenda was to make Noida full of greenery. Over 11 lakh samplings will be planted in green belt of various sectors as well as on roadsides and on the central verge. The saplings being planted would fruit trees, ornamental shrubs and flowering plants which will make Noida aesthetically beautiful and attractive.

Right from the malis (gardeners) to the director of the horticulture department, all will be responsible for the upkeep, watering, fertilising and tending the plants, said CEO Mohinder Singh. A weekly inspection will be carried out to monitor the health and growth of the plants, he added.

In Sector 100, the green belt will be extended over 8 to 10 acres of land where 5100 tree of bougainvillea and Jaman will be planted.

The Noida Authority has plans to improve the parks in various sectors and public gardens in the town where large lawns, shady trees will particularly be tended and groomed.

On the Chief Minister's instructions, who is keen to make Noida beautiful, over 11 lakh saplings will be planted in various Noida sectors by March 2009, CEO Mohinder Singh added.