Ankit Kumar

भारतीय वन सेवा | वयं राष्ट्रे जागृयाम | Government of NCT of Delhi

[Manjinder Singh Sirsa @mssirsa]

18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on World Environment Day
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#MediaCoverage

[Ankit Kumar @AnkitKumar_IFS]

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, the release of Working Plan of NCT of Delhi♻️, Management Plan of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary 🐆 & Delhi Bird Atlas 🕊️ will serve as guiding documents for scientific management of Ridge Reserve Forests & conservation of Wildlife in the capital city.

[Manjinder Singh Sirsa @mssirsa]

Every tree protected, every habitat preserved, is an investment in the future of our environment.

A visit to Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary today was a reminder that Delhi is not just a city of roads, building and business... it is also home to vibrant ecosystems, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking natural landscapes.

[Manjinder Singh Sirsa @mssirsa]

आज असोला-भाटी वाइल्डलाइफ सैंक्चुअरी का दौरा किया और वन विभाग द्वारा किए जा रहे कार्यों का निरीक्षण किया।

भागदौड़ भरी दिनचर्या में हम भूल जाते हैं कि हमारे शहर के बीचों-बीच इतनी खूबसूरत प्राकृतिक जगह भी मौजूद है। यहाँ का शांत माहौल, दूर तक फैली हरियाली और नीले साफ़ पानी का झील , यह नज़ारा मन को सुकून से भर देता है। इस दौरान कई खूबसूरत पक्षियों और वन्यजीवों को करीब से देखने का मौका मिला। वन विभाग के अधिकारियों से बातचीत कर यहाँ की व्यवस्थाओं और संरक्षण कार्यों की जानकारी भी ली।

[National Museum of Natural History @NMNHIndia]

@moefcc #NMNH kick started the summer vacation programme 2026 in collaboration with Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on the occasion of #BiodiversityDay in which 60 students for Delhi NCR participated. #MissionLiFE

[Manjinder Singh Sirsa @mssirsa]

They cross skies, oceans, and borders, guided by instinct and incredible resilience.
On World Migratory Bird Day, let’s come together to safeguard their remarkable journeys.

From wetlands to vital flyways, every action counts. Whether it’s protecting habitats, reducing pollution, or supporting conservation efforts.

Together, we can ensure these feathered travelers continue to soar free for generations to come.

[Namami Gange @cleanganganmcg]

Nearly every wild gharial on earth lives in one river system. That river is Chambal, a tributary of Ma Ganga.

Approximately 681 adult gharials remain globally. Over 80% of them are in India. Which means every gharial sighting in the Chambal is a species clinging on, and a conservation story worth telling.

How Namami Gange is bringing them back:
→ SMART Lab at National Chambal Sanctuary
→ Conservation breeding at Kukrail (UP) & Deori (MP) → Ecological flow maintenance across the Chambal basin
→ Partnership with state forest departments

Because protecting them in India is protecting them everywhere. #Gharial #NamamiGange #Biodiversity #Wildlife #IndiaConservation

[Ankit Kumar @AnkitKumar_IFS]

VanVaani, a latest addition to the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi.

On the occasion of #EarthDay, the Nature Learning Centre has been inaugurated, creating a dedicated space for learning, reflection, and engagement amidst nature.

[Ankit Kumar @AnkitKumar_IFS]

Where the deer walks in quiet grace and the peacock dances in vibrant pride, there nature’s harmony truly comes alive.

Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi.

[Ankit Kumar @AnkitKumar_IFS]

Deep dive into #UrbanForestry practices with the frontline forest team.

Capacity building and knowledge sharing remain key to protecting and expanding our urban green cover. 🌳

[Ankit Kumar @AnkitKumar_IFS]

Colors of Conservation.
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches our planet and sustains our ecosystems. It is a day to acknowledge everyone working towards wildlife protection. We reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable practices and protecting habitats so that our wildlife continues to thrive.

[MoEF&CC @moefcc]

Recap of #WorldWetlandsDay celebrated at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, New Delhi, on February 2, 2026

[Botanical Survey of India @bsi_moefcc]

The Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Kolkata secured the Second Position at the #SwachhataPakhwada2025 Awards, presented during the World Wetlands Day 2026 celebrations.
The event, #WorldWetlandDay2026 on themed “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” was jointly organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India and the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi, and held at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, New Delhi, on 2 February 2026.
The programme was graced by Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, as the Chief Guest, in the gracious presence of Shri Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Food & Supplies, and Environment, Forest & Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi.
Dr Kanad Das, Director, Botanical Survey of India, and Dr S. S. Dash, Scientist-F, received the shield from the Hon’ble Minister Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, marking a moment of collective pride for the institution.
BSI also congratulates the co-awardee institutions (@NMNHIndia and @ZoologicalI) for winning the First and Third awards, respectively, celebrating their exemplary performance and shared commitment to cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
This recognition reflects BSI’s sustained commitment to cleanliness, environmental stewardship, and responsible institutional practices.

[Manjinder Singh Sirsa @mssirsa]

आज World Wetlands Day के अवसर पर Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary में हुए कार्यक्रम में माननीय केंद्रीय राज्य पर्यावरण मंत्री श्री कीर्ति वर्धन सिंह जी के साथ शामिल हुआ। इस अवसर पर आयोजन की थीम "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage" पर आधारित प्रदर्शनी का अवलोकन किया। प्रदर्शनी में हमारी विरासत और पर्यावरण का खूबसूरत मेल दिखा।

कार्यक्रम में कई राज्यों को नए Ramsar Sites के लिए सम्मानित किया गया और स्वच्छता पखवाड़ा के विजेताओं को पुरस्कार दिए गए। साथ ही, Wetlands Mitras और स्कूली बच्चों से सार्थक संवाद का अवसर भी मिला।

यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति जो सोच देश में विकसित हो रही है, उसकी एक झांकी आज यहाँ साफ दिखाई दी।'एक पेड़ माँ के नाम' मुहिम के तहत पौधारोपण करने का भी सौभाग्य मिला।

सच तो यह है कि ये वेटलैंड्स और पेड़-पौधे सिर्फ प्रकृति की पहचान नहीं बल्कि हमारे पर्यावरण के लिए 'Natural Filter' की तरह हैं जो प्रदूषण खत्म करने में अहम भूमिका निभाते हैं। यह हमारे पूर्वजों की अमानत हैं जो हमें अपनी आने वाली पीढ़ियों को सुरक्षित सौंपनी है।

याद रखिए, जब तक प्रकृति हरी-भरी है, तभी तक हमारा अस्तित्व सुरक्षित है।
@KVSinghMPGonda Ji

[Manjinder Singh Sirsa @mssirsa]

हमने इसी साल दिल्ली की 10,000 एकड़ जमीन को रिज फॉरेस्ट के तौर पर घोषित किया।

यह दिल्ली के अंदर रिज को बचाने के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक और सार्थक कदम माना जाएगा।

[Kirti Vardhan Singh @KVSinghMPGonda]

On #WorldWetlandsDay, I planted a Sita Ashok tree at Delhi’s Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary dedicated to my respected mother, Smt. Veena Singh Ji. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji’s visionary initiative #EkPedMaaKeNaam campaign reflects respect for our mothers, our land, and nature, symbolizing our commitment to a greener and prosperous India.

#WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WetlandsForLife #Ek_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम #MissionLiFE
@PMOIndia @byadavbjp @moefcc @gupta_rekha @mssirsa @BNHSIndia @WWF @WWFINDIA
@myogiadityanath @myogioffice @UpforestUp @uptourismgov @dmgonda2

[PIB India @PIB_India]

Wetlands nurture not just Ecosystems but Communities, Culture and Livelihoods: Union Minister, Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp)

Wetland Conservation Must Become a People’s Movement: Union Minister, Kirti Vardhan Singh (@KVSinghMPGonda)

World Wetlands Day 2026 Celebrated at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on Theme of Traditional Knowledge

Ramsar sites in India up from 26 in 2014 to 98 at present

Read here: https://t.co/TNONwSyJPI

@moefcc

[Kirti Vardhan Singh @KVSinghMPGonda]

At the #WorldWetlandsDay programme held in Delhi, I had the opportunity to felicitate the winners of the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards and interact with our dedicated Wetland Mitras, the true guardians of nature. It was encouraging to see more than three lakh children from across the country participate in the painting and slogan-writing competitions organised by the @moefcc. The event concluded with everyone taking a pledge to protect the environment.

[Kirti Vardhan Singh @KVSinghMPGonda]

Aligned with this year’s theme- ‘Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage’, I had the opportunity to engage with children and highlight the ecological and cultural importance of wetlands. During the programme, certificates were presented to representatives from five states- Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh, in recognition of their five newly designated Ramsar sites. A booklet documenting India’s Ramsar sites was also released on the occasion.

#WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WetlandsForLife
@narendramodi @PMOIndia @moefcc @byadavbjp @gupta_rekha @BNHSIndia @WWF @WWFINDIA
@myogiadityanath @myogioffice @UpforestUp @uptourismgov @rameshpandeyifs #MissionLiFE #Ek_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम #RamsarSites