Delhi gets 18 new Namo Oxygen Parks on World Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across the national capital and launched a series of green initiatives under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The event, held at the Namo Oxygen Park in Maidangarhi on Friday, June 5,2025, was aimed at strengthening urban greening, improving air quality, and encouraging community participation in environmental conservation.
Addressing the gathering, Yadav said the world is currently facing three major environmental challenges – climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation leading to desertification. He highlighted India’s growing role in global environmental action under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing achievements such as rapid solar energy expansion, the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, the International Solar Alliance, the International Big Cat Alliance, expansion of Ramsar wetland sites, and the country’s progress in meeting climate commitments ahead of schedule.
During the event, three major environmental planning documents prepared by the Delhi government were released. These include the Working Plan for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (2026–27 to 2036–37), the Management Plan for the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (2024–25 to 2034–35), and the Delhi Bird Atlas, a comprehensive documentation of the capital’s bird diversity developed through a large citizen-science effort involving birdwatchers, researchers, and volunteers.