Delhi launches Namo Oxygen Parks and green initiatives on World Environment Day
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi on World Environment Day 2026. The initiative aims to improve urban greenery, air quality and ecological awareness in the national capital.
The inauguration took place at Namo Oxygen Park in Maidangarhi under the nationwide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and senior officials attended the event.
Bhupender Yadav said the world faces three major environmental challenges. These include climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. He said India has emerged as a global leader in environmental action through initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, PM Surya Ghar Yojana and the expansion of Ramsar sites.
The Minister stressed that environmental protection requires active public participation. Therefore, he urged citizens to plant trees and care for them. He added that the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign has grown into a nationwide movement.
Yadav also highlighted measures to reduce pollution in Delhi. Authorities have expanded mechanised road cleaning, strengthened emission monitoring and promoted electric mobility. They have also installed pollution control systems across several sectors.
Namo Oxygen Parks support Delhi’s green mission
The newly inaugurated Namo Oxygen Parks will improve air quality and strengthen biodiversity. In addition, they will provide green recreational spaces for residents. Officials said local communities must help maintain these parks.
During the programme, authorities released three major environmental documents. These included the Working Plan for the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Management Plan for the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary and the Delhi Bird Atlas.
Officials said these documents would improve environmental planning. They will also support biodiversity conservation, wetland protection and sustainable urban development.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a target of planting 15 lakh trees this year. She said expanding green cover remains one of the most effective ways to improve air quality. Moreover, she urged citizens to protect and nurture newly planted saplings.
The dignitaries planted saplings under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. They also reviewed an exhibition showcasing local grass and shrub species under the “Dust-free Delhi” initiative. Organisers honoured civil society groups that contributed to the Delhi Bird Atlas. Officials praised their role in environmental documentation and citizen science.
