New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday inspected the tulip nursery of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), vowing to strengthen the city’s green future through innovation and sustainability.
After visiting the nursery at Lodhi Garden, L-G Sandhu on social media platform X said, “Directed NDMC to build an indigenous tulip propagation cycle, expand seasonal blooms and prioritise native species – preserving and enriching the national capital’s ecological heritage.”
“Strengthening New Delhi’s green future through science, innovation and sustainability. Visited NDMC’s Hi-Tech Nursery at Lodhi Garden to review tulip growth chambers, year-round sapling production, modern arboricultural equipment and the Tree Ambulance for heritage trees. Also shared festive sweets with NDMC employees,” the Lieutenant Governor added.
In another development, L-G Sandhu reviewed the Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub at Karkardooma.
In a message on X, the L-G said, “Took stock of the project’s progress in the construction of residential towers, civic amenities and green spaces, designed around mass transit connectivity.”
“Directed DDA and executing agency NBCC to ensure seamless coordination, expedite pending statutory clearances and complete the project with timely handover. East Delhi shall be a benchmark in sustainable, compact urban living. Delivery must match the vision,” the Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chairperson of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), said.
L-G Sandhu was accompanied by Vishwas Nagar MLA O.P. Sharma and senior officials of the DDA during the visit.
Later, the L-G called upon the youth to use science for a sustainable future on the occasion of the World Science Day.
In a message on X, the L-G said, “Science serves humanity best when guided by peace, equity and sustainability. On #WorldScienceDay for Peace and Development, let us nurture scientific temper and promote purposeful research to protect our environment, drive innovation and advance our shared vision of #ViksitDilli and #ViksitBharat.”
–IANS
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