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The first phase of tree planting will comprise 2,000 plantings, while 5,000 saplings will be planted in the second phase. “When patients sees more greenery around them, they feel happier and it boosts their morale, said Dr C Ramachandra, director, KMIO. The first phase has begun, with hospital staff planting more 1,000 trees in front of the main block, and Shantidhama, Sipani and Daga blocks. We have also planted some medicinal saplings,” added Dr Ramachandra. As part of the second phase, saplings will be planted in the hospital’s backyards, where they are looking to construct multi-level parking with trees surrounding it..