According to the plan, at least five lakh indigenous trees will be planted on a 100-acre plot.

On the whole, the civic body has underscored environmental protection in the budget, with greater provisions for plantations on forest land, rainwater harvesting and awareness creation.

For instance, Rs 50 lakh have been earmarked for various projects including supporting NGOs in tree plantation and soil conservation; hiring water tankers for watering trees; and presenting awards for exemplary work in the field of environment. Besides, another Rs 50 lakh have been allocated for planting indigenous trees on government and semi-government land and on forest land.

A Rs 40-lakh `lake park' has also been proposed on a ten-acre stone quarry near Vetal Tekdi. Besides, a tourist spot will be developed at the site.

Provisions have been made for creating awareness among citizens about global warming and other environment-related issues through lectures and street plays. A state-level conference will be hosted in Pune to discuss environmental problems.

Stressing the need for using renewable energy, Rs 1.35 crore have been set aside for installing solar lights in all municipal gardens and buildings. A Rs 25-lakh plastic recycling plant will also come up.