NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated NDMC’s two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place, drawing visitors to a colourful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its festival at Connaught Place’s Central Park. The event began with a brief ceremony attended by NDMC officials and citizens.Gupta congratulated NDMC officials, stating that the council has helped build Delhi’s green and positive image.”People used to go to Kashmir to get their pictures clicked with tulip flowers; now they don’t need to go there, central Delhi has ample tulips,” she said while inaugurating the flower festival.Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launches ‘massive missile’ strike at US airbase in Bahrain; Israel bombs BeirutFrom Khamenei’s compound to nuclear complex: Satellite images show aftermath of Iranian sites after US-Israel strikesOperation Epic Fury: US spends $700m in 24 hours; final war cost remains uncertain”Whenever there is a big event, whether it was G20 or the recent AI India Impact Summit, NDMC has done a commendable job of keeping the area clean and planting thousands of tulip flowers,” CM Gupta said.She also urged other civic agencies in Delhi to draw inspiration from NDMC on how to create more green spaces in the national capital.”NDMC has become a model civic council for creating green spaces in the country. We want all of Delhi to be this green and vibrant,” the CM said on the occasion.If the need arises, the Delhi government will send horticulture departments of other agencies to come and train under NDMC, she added.The CM added that the Delhi government will provide NDMC with all the necessary resources to help build greenery across the city.The festival features a range of flower arrangements, landscaped exhibits and horticultural presentations aimed at promoting urban gardening and green awareness.Families, office-goers and morning walkers were seen stopping by the park throughout the day to view the displays and take photographs, officials said.NDMC officials said the festival will continue on March 4, with the civic body expecting steady footfall over the two days as the venue remains open to the public.The annual event is part of NDMC’s efforts to encourage interest in horticulture while adding a splash of colour to the Connaught Place area during the spring season, the officials said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBihar Buzz: Will CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Enter Politics Through Rajya Sabha Route?As Protests Break Out In India, A Look At Why Ayatollah Khamenei Was Spiritual Anchor For Shia Muslims“Not the Right Choice But The Only Choice”: IAF Veteran on Rafale DilemmaDelhi Police Detain 4,000 In Pre-Holi Crackdown Under Operation Aaghat 4.0Narendra Modi: Global Digital Leader Surpasses 30 Million YouTube SubscribersIndian Air Force Begins Process To Replace 20-Year-Old VIP Jets Used By Ministers And Military ChiefsIndia-Canada Uranium Deal Explained: Why It Matters For India’s Future?Can Suvendu Adhikari Capture Mamata Banerjee’s Stronghold? BJP Plans Showdown In TMC BastionTamil Nadu Elections 2026- DMK- Congress Downplay Buzz On Seat Sharing Tussle- Say Decision Soon’Build, Produce, Export More’: PM Modi Calls India’s Economy The Beacon Of Hope For The World123PhotostoriesLab-grown gold vs mined gold: What’s the real difference in price, purity, and investment value?Lunar eclipse 2026: See stunning ‘Blood Moon’ photos from across the worldTotal lunar eclipse 2026: Photos of rare ‘Blood Moon’Holi 2026: From Devoleena Bhattacharjee and husband Shanwaz, Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola to Divyanka Tripathi- Vivek Dahiya; TV celebs’ colourful pictures from the festivitiesTop 5 tallest residential buildings in Europe (2026)5 of the worst travel crisis the world has seen since 2020From salad to halwa: 8 ways to consume raw papaya to improve gut healthHigh cholesterol isn’t just about one number: Cardiologist explains LDL, ApoB, Lp(a) and how to lower your real heart attack risk5 real estate terms every first-time home buyer should be aware ofAll about new Trichy–Tambaram intercity train: Full schedule, stops & fare info123Hot PicksIran droneUS Iran War Impact on Stock MarketMiddle East CrisisGulf Flights UpdateIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingNBA Injury UpdateUS Israel Strike IranUS Attack on IranCBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 board examsUS Strike IranLG Hospital AhmedabadMiddle East CrisisIsrael Iran ConflictChandra Grahan 2026 TimeSchool Holiday in March
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated NDMC’s two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place, drawing visitors to a colourful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its festival at Connaught Place’s Central Park. The event began with a brief ceremony attended by NDMC officials and citizens.Gupta congratulated NDMC officials, stating that the council has helped build Delhi’s green and positive image.“People used to go to Kashmir to get their pictures clicked with tulip flowers; now they don’t need to go there, central Delhi has ample tulips,” she said while inaugurating the flower festival.“Whenever there is a big event, whether it was G20 or the recent AI India Impact Summit, NDMC has done a commendable job of keeping the area clean and planting thousands of tulip flowers,” CM Gupta said.She also urged other civic agencies in Delhi to draw inspiration from NDMC on how to create more green spaces in the national capital.“NDMC has become a model civic council for creating green spaces in the country. We want all of Delhi to be this green and vibrant,” the CM said on the occasion.If the need arises, the Delhi government will send horticulture departments of other agencies to come and train under NDMC, she added.The CM added that the Delhi government will provide NDMC with all the necessary resources to help build greenery across the city.The festival features a range of flower arrangements, landscaped exhibits and horticultural presentations aimed at promoting urban gardening and green awareness.Families, office-goers and morning walkers were seen stopping by the park throughout the day to view the displays and take photographs, officials said.NDMC officials said the festival will continue on March 4, with the civic body expecting steady footfall over the two days as the venue remains open to the public.The annual event is part of NDMC’s efforts to encourage interest in horticulture while adding a splash of colour to the Connaught Place area during the spring season, the officials said.
