Bharat Vann will create a dense urban forest in central Delhi, promoting ecological restoration, indigenous plantation and greater public participation.

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• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched Bharat Vann at Lodhi Colony Park in central Delhi on September 17, 2026.
• The initiative aims to develop a dense green forest using indigenous plants suited to Delhi’s local environmental conditions.
• The one-acre project plans to plant more than 10,000 plants while providing spaces for walking, meditation and yoga.
• School students and New Delhi Municipal Council members will participate in plantation activities and tree maintenance at the site.
• The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign will also encourage public participation in tree plantation and environmental conservation activities.
• Bharat Vann is being developed under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp framework with a focus on urban ecological restoration.
• The initiative seeks to expand Delhi’s green cover while creating accessible spaces for recreation, wellness and environmental awareness.
• The project connects indigenous plantation with community participation and coordinated efforts by the New Delhi Municipal Council.
• The initiative aims to strengthen urban greenery while supporting ecological restoration and sustainable environmental development in the national capital.
• Bharat Vann represents a focused effort to create greener public spaces and encourage citizens to participate in environmental conservation.