New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has planted over 20 lakh trees and shrubs this season, achieving around 90% of its target of more than 23 lakh saplings.DDA has set a target of over 23 lakh plantations for 2026-27, almost double last year’s target of 12 lakh. Of the total plantation carried out so far, 1,07,673 are trees and 19,45,633 shrubs.According to officials, 202 organisations have participated in the drive, including 118 Residents’ Welfare Associations, 24 schools, 11 institutes, 18 religious institutions and 31 other organisations, including paramilitary forces, police and govt departments.To monitor the programme, DDA has engaged an independent third-party agency to assess plantation survival. “The findings will provide an objective evaluation and help identify areas requiring additional maintenance or corrective measures,” said officials.In addition, plantation progress is being tracked through the DDA Greens Plantation Monitoring Dashboard, which displays targets, achievements, parks covered and geo-tagged photographic records. This enables transparent monitoring of the programme.“A key feature of the programme is its emphasis on survival and sustained growth, rather than merely achieving numerical targets.Field-level responsibility has been clearly assigned for watering, maintenance, protection, and monitoring and their details are provided on digital dashboard. Plant mortality will be recorded through the system and replacement plantation will be undertaken wherever required, General public can access the details,” said the official.At the app, field officers have to upload site-specific details and photographs directly from the ground. The system, which can be accessed through a dedicated mobile app also, allows officials to monitor plantation activities in real time and verify work carried out on the ground,The entire plantation drive, spread across 542 parks, focuses on ecological restoration through indigenous tree and shrub species.