Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the ‘Flower Festival 2026’ organized by the New Delhi Municipal Council at Central Park in Connaught Place. She emphasized the collective responsibility to enhance Delhi’s cleanliness, greenery, and attractiveness. Gupta highlighted the festival’s display of over 15,500 potted plants featuring 48 varieties, including seasonal blooms like dahlias, petunias, and marigolds.
Describing the event as a “Selfie Festival,” the Chief Minister encouraged citizens to visit with their families and participate in efforts to maintain Delhi’s beauty. The festival, open from March 3 to March 6 with free entry, showcases various themed sections with floral installations, pyramid structures, and diverse arrangements. NDMC officials and distinguished guests, including Chairman Keshav Chandra and Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, were present at the inauguration.
Gupta praised the Horticulture Department’s efforts in creating a floral spectacle and urged other departments to follow suit in enhancing Delhi’s greenery. She expressed confidence that with continued dedication, the entire city could be adorned with flowers. The exhibition offers a wide array of attractions, from tray gardens to specially designed floral structures serving as selfie points.
Stalls at the festival also provide opportunities to purchase nursery plants, bonsai, gardening tools, and decorative materials. The Chief Minister commended the festival for filling the national capital with color and fragrance during the month of Phalguna. She stressed the importance of such initiatives in beautifying Delhi and fostering a sense of collective responsibility among residents.
