New Delhi: The Forest and Wildlife Department has taken an initiative to improve Delhi’s major green sites and ensure their regular maintenance. The department has issued an e-tender for the upkeep of five green sites under the South Forest Division – Butterfly Park, Aravalli Park, Lal Park, Neeli Jheel and the Medicinal Garden. Around Rs 1.85 crore will be spent on the work.
The selected agency will be given responsibility for one year to look after these sites, which fall under the Tughlakabad area. According to the tender, work will include cleaning the parks, maintaining pathways and open spaces, cutting grass, pruning plants, irrigation, applying manure and planting new saplings. The agency will also have to repair and maintain benches, dustbins, fencing, entry gates, lighting arrangements and the irrigation system.
Among these five sites, Butterfly Park holds special importance for biodiversity and butterfly conservation. Aravalli Park and the Medicinal Garden are useful for conserving local flora. Neeli Jheel is also a key site because of its natural greenery and environmental significance.
The estimated cost of the tender issued by the department is Rs 1,85,13,564. The last date for submitting bids has been fixed as 23 November 2026. After the agency is selected, responsibility for regular maintenance of these sites will be assigned. The initiative is expected to improve the cleanliness, beauty and environmental quality of Delhi’s green areas.
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