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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Praises 'Air Savers' at Kitchen Garden Show

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended and praised the 59th Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show organized by the All India Kitchen Garden Association. She lauded participants as "air savers" and warriors for greenery, connecting their efforts to fostering healthy families and a green lifestyle. The CM highlighted the Delhi government's commitment to expanding green cover, including notifying 4,200 hectares of ridge area as forest. The exhibition showcased a wide variety of plants and innovative models, drawing enthusiasts from across the city.

Key Points: Delhi CM Lauds Kitchen Gardeners as 'Air Savers' at Flower Show

  • CM praises kitchen gardeners as 'air savers'
  • Event promotes green lifestyle and pure food
  • Delhi govt notifies 4,200 hectares as forest
  • Exhibition showcased fruits, vegetables, and innovative models
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CM Rekha Gupta lauds kitchen garden body, calls participants 'air savers' at Delhi flower show

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attended a kitchen garden exhibition, praising participants as 'air savers' and highlighting Delhi's green cover expansion plans.

"Kitchen gardening is not just a hobby, but a powerful means to foster healthy families, pure food, and a green lifestyle. - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, Feb 28

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, attended the 59th Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show organised by the All India Kitchen Garden Association, praising participants for promoting kitchen gardening and contributing to a greener lifestyle in the national capital.

Sharing her experience on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that she participated in the "beautiful and inspiring" exhibition and honoured the participants for their efforts.

She described the initiative as a meaningful attempt to promote kitchen gardening and extend its benefits to every household.

"Kitchen gardening is not just a hobby, but a powerful means to foster healthy families, pure food, and a green lifestyle," she wrote, extending heartfelt congratulations to the organisers and participants.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Gupta said the subject was close to her heart and recalled promising the organisers that she would attend the event.

"Respected Kanta Ji and the entire team came to meet me and I assured them that I would definitely be present, because this topic is very close to my heart," she added.

Appreciating the participants' dedication, the Chief Minister said that even in today's fast-paced life, they had remained connected with nature and sustained their interest.

"I saw the entire exhibition -- such beautiful plants, so much creativity and hard work have gone into preparing this. It is truly remarkable," she added.

The Chief Minister lauded the contributors as "air savers" and "warriors" who, through small creative efforts, help provide oxygen to the city.

"While many are busy turning everything into concrete in the name of commercialisation, you are working to keep the city green," she said.

Highlighting the Delhi government's commitment to expanding green cover, the Chief Minister said that when she began observing the city in her current role, she felt there was a pressing need to increase greenery.

"For the first time, the Delhi government has notified 4,200 hectares of ridge area as forest area. In the coming time, we will notify another 2,000 hectares of ridge area as forest area," she added.

The annual exhibition showcased a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, flowering plants and innovative kitchen garden models, drawing participation from gardening enthusiasts and environmental advocates across the city.

- IANS

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Aman W
Good to see focus on green cover. Delhi's air needs all the 'air savers' it can get. But I hope this isn't just talk. The notification of ridge area as forest is a welcome step, but enforcement against encroachment is key. We need action on the ground, not just events and announcements.
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Rohit P
"Air savers" is a perfect term! In a city where buying vegetables means breathing in traffic fumes, having your own patch of green is a silent revolution. My society in Gurgaon has started a community garden plot, and the camaraderie among residents is amazing. It's more than gardening; it's community building.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Delhi, the pollution was a shock. Seeing efforts like this kitchen garden association gives me hope. It shows change starts at home, literally. I'm inspired to try growing some basil and chilies on my windowsill now.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the sentiment, most Delhi households in crowded areas like old Delhi or unauthorised colonies don't have the space for a kitchen garden. The government should also focus on creating accessible, affordable green spaces for all citizens, not just those with balconies or lawns.
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Meera T
My nani always had a kitchen garden in her village. It's heartening to see this traditional practice being celebrated in the capital. It connects us to our roots and ensures chemical-free food. The flower show must have been beautiful! Wish I could have attended. 🌸

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