Delhis LG Envisions a Green Future with Tulip Innovation

New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu visited the New Delhi Municipal Council’s tulip nursery on Tuesday, reaffirming his commitment to enhancing the city’s green future through innovation and sustainability.

After touring the nursery located in Lodhi Garden, Sandhu took to social media platform X to announce that he has instructed the NDMC to develop a framework for the indigenous propagation of tulips. He stressed the importance of expanding the variety of seasonal flowers and prioritizing local species to preserve and enrich the ecological heritage of the national capital.

Sandhu noted, “We are strengthening New Delhi’s green future through science, innovation, and sustainability.” During his visit, he inspected the NDMC’s high-tech nursery, which features a tulip growth chamber, year-round plant production capabilities, modern tree-care equipment, and a “tree ambulance” for heritage trees. He also shared festive sweets with NDMC staff.

In another engagement, Sandhu reviewed the integrated development work at the East Delhi Hub in Karkardooma. He shared insights on the project’s progress via X, highlighting its inclusion of residential towers, civic amenities, and green spaces, all designed with mass transit connectivity in mind.

Having previously served as the chairperson of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Sandhu urged the DDA and the construction agency NBCC to improve coordination, expedite pending legal approvals, and complete the project on time. He emphasized that East Delhi should become a prime example of sustainable and organized urban living, aligning with the project’s envisioned outcomes.

Accompanying Sandhu during this tour were O.P. Sharma, the MLA from Vishwas Nagar, and senior officials from the DDA. Later, in celebration of World Science Day, Sandhu encouraged youth to utilize science for a sustainable future. He stated, “When science walks the path of peace, equality, and sustainability, it serves humanity best. On this World Science Day, let us embrace a scientific approach to protect our environment, promote innovation, and advance our shared vision of a developed Delhi and a developed India.”