Delhi Government, IARI to work together to improve soil health, expand green cover

Delhi government and IARI collaborate to enhance soil health and green cover, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) said that the Delhi Government and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) will work together to improve soil health and expand green cover. 

The CM made the statement at an event to mark the 122nd foundation day of IARI. She also released two publications titled ‘Improved Crop Varieties for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood Security’ and ‘Precision Floriculture and Landscape Design.’

Ms. Gupta also sought IARI’s cooperation in improving soil fertility, promoting urban greenery and undertaking scientific plantation. Emphasising the balanced use of natural resources, she called upon scientists, researchers and students to contribute towards improving groundwater levels, agricultural development and urban farming. Reaffirming the government’s commitment, she said Delhi will continue to promote farmers, agricultural research and technological innovation to further empower the farming community.

Highlighting environmental concerns, the CM stressed that conservation is the need of the hour and called for greater efforts in tree plantation, vertical gardening, water conservation and rainwater harvesting. She urged citizens, institutions and communities to actively participate and emphasised prioritising native tree species such as peepal, neem, banyan and mango.