Earth Hour 2026: DDA hosts Sanjay Van Mahotsav with WWF
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with WWF-India, organised the Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav – Forest Ethos on Saturday to mark Earth Hour 2026. The event brought citizens closer to nature through a series of engaging and educational activities.
Speaking about the initiative, DDA Vice Chairman N. Saravana Kumar said, “We have organised the Sanjay Van Mahotsav in collaboration with WWF, a highly reputed organisation. Together, we are conducting activities such as a bird festival. Today’s theme is ‘Forest Ethos’, and books on butterflies have also been published. Our aim is to educate people and help them understand the importance of nature, flora, and fauna. It is an ecosystem where everyone coexists.”
The event featured a wide range of activities, including guided nature walks, biodiversity talks, a raptor exhibition, creative workshops, nature games, yoga sessions, journaling, and photography, all aimed at promoting environmental consciousness and sustainable living.
Taking to social media platform X, the DDA posted: “This Earth Hour, nature brought us together! A memorable day at Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav – Forest Ethos, where citizens reconnected with nature through guided walks, biodiversity talks, raptor exhibitions, creative workshops, nature games, yoga, journaling, and photography.
In collaboration with @WWFINDIA, the event highlighted sustainability and mindful living. Graced by Shri N. Saravana Kumar, Vice Chairman of DDA, and featuring the unveiling of Butterflies of Sanjay Van, it marked a meaningful step toward environmental awareness.”
Earlier, announcing the event on Facebook, the DDA invited citizens to participate, stating: “Sanjay Van Unplugged – Tune into the Forest Ethos. This Earth Hour, step into nature at Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav on 28 March 2026. In collaboration with WWF-India, experience guided walks, nature trails, photography, journaling, yoga, and immersive forest activities. Give an hour to the Earth, and take back a deeper connection with it.”
The initiative aligns with the global Earth Hour campaign, encouraging individuals to reconnect with nature and adopt environmentally responsible practices.
Through such events, the DDA aims to foster greater awareness about conservation and inspire citizens to actively participate in protecting the environment.
— IANS
