it reflects NDMC’s broader strategy of combining commerce with community spaces, ensuring that Delhi’s busiest markets also breathe with greenery. By linking local traders, citizens, and even foreign embassies into the plantation drive, NDMC is positioning Sarojini Nagar as a model of participatory urban renewal
Kuljeet Singh Chahal Inaugurates Two Redeveloped Parks at Sarojini Nagar.
Addressing the gathering, Chahal underscored the importance of Sarojini Nagar Market as one of Delhi’s leading commercial hubs, attracting thousands of visitors every day. He emphasized that NDMC’s mission is not only to fulfil functional civic requirements, but also to ensure that urban spaces provide beauty and recreational value for residents and visitors alike.
He explained that the redevelopment of these parks involved extensive greening, tree plantations, landscaping, installation of benches, beautification, and civil infrastructure maintenance — transforming them into vibrant and welcoming green spaces for the community.
Chahal proudly noted that although NDMC covers only 3% of Delhi’s total area, 55% of its jurisdiction is under green cover. NDMC manages 1,450 acres of green spaces, including major parks like Nehru Park, Central Park, and Sanjay Lake. He also shared this year’s plantation achievements: between 1 April and 31 October 2025, NDMC planted 3,426 trees, 2,993,429 shrubs, and 502 bamboo plants across its area.
To encourage public participation, NDMC is running a special plantation drive under the Prime Minister’s “One Tree in the Name of Mother” initiative, involving citizens, students, and both government and private institutions. NDMC has also collaborated with over 20 foreign embassies — including Australia, Denmark, Korea, Mauritius, Netherlands, Poland, Sri Lanka, Portugal, Austria, and Lithuania — planting trees to foster shared commitment to greenery.
Chahal said that NDMC’s green initiatives demonstrate how urban greenery can transform cities into livable and inspiring spaces. He urged visitors and the MTAs of Sarojini Nagar Market to support NDMC in maintaining the parks, keeping them clean, green, and attractive.
Sarojini Nagar Market Traders Association appreciated NDMC’s efforts to enhance urban green spaces. Chahal also distributed certificates of appreciation to officers and staff from NDMC’s Health, Horticulture, and Civil Departments in recognition of their outstanding work in redeveloping the parks.
He further added that these green efforts not only beautify New Delhi but also help reduce pollution levels — contributing toward building a clean, green city in keeping with the Prime Minister’s vision.
—The End
