Archive · 27 Jul 2026
DDA Plants 8.29 Lakh Saplings in Delhi
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has planted 8.29 lakh saplings in Delhi this season, which includes 35,570 trees and 7.93 lakh shrubs.
They are working to restore the Delhi Ridge using native species like Bargad, Neem, and Peepal.
The goal is to replace invasive plants with native ones to improve the environment.
The DDA aims to plant 23 lakh saplings by mid-September 2026.
This project is part of a larger mission to make Delhi greener and more resilient.
DDA has planted 8.29 lakh saplings, including 35,570 trees and 7.93 lakh shrubs.
The plantation season runs from July to mid-September 2026.
27,062 saplings have been planted in the Ridge areas.
The project aims to remove 16,240 invasive species and plant 1 lakh indigenous trees and 81,700 native shrubs.
The initiative focuses on ecological restoration using native species to rebuild forest ecosystems.
- Who
- Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
- What
- Planted 8.29 lakh saplings as part of ecological restoration
- When
- July to mid-September 2026
- Where
- Delhi, including Ridge areas
- Why
- To restore native forest ecosystems and strengthen biodiversity
Ecological Restoration
Conventional Plantation
Approach to Plantation
Ecological Restoration
Focuses on scientific restoration using indigenous species to rebuild native forest ecosystems.
Conventional Plantation
Traditional methods that may not prioritize ecological restoration or native species.
- Total Saplings Planted
- 8.29 lakh
- Target for Season
- 23 lakh
- Plantation Period
- July to mid-September 2026
- Ridge Saplings Planted
- 27,062
- Invasive Species to be Removed
- 16,240
- Indigenous Trees to be Planted
- 1 lakh
- Native Shrubs to be Planted
- 81,700