“Capital Fragrant with Flowers”: CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Flower Festival 2026

New Delhi, March 3, 2026 : The Chief Minister of Delhi,  Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday inaugurated the four-day ‘Flower Festival 2026’ organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) at Central Park, Connaught Place. The Chairman of NDMC, Shri Keshav Chandra, Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal and other distinguished guests were present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that as the national capital, it is a collective responsibility to make Delhi cleaner, greener and more attractive. She observed that earlier people travelled to Kashmir to witness tulips, but today, due to the dedicated efforts of NDMC, residents can enjoy vibrant tulips and a wide variety of flowers within the capital itself. Describing it as a “Selfie Festival”, she said the event has emerged as a major attraction for citizens.

Noting that the festival is being held during the month of Phalguna, the Chief Minister said it has filled the capital with colour and fragrance. She appreciated the gardeners and officials of NDMC’s Horticulture Department for their tireless efforts in transforming the venue into a floral spectacle. She encouraged other departments to draw inspiration from such initiatives to further enhance the greenery and aesthetic appeal of the city.

Commending the floral installations, pyramid structures and diverse arrangements, she expressed confidence that with sustained efforts, the entire city could be adorned with flowers. She appealed to residents to visit the festival with their families and join in the collective resolve to keep Delhi clean, green and beautiful.

Floral Display Across 18 Themed Sections

More than 15,500 potted plants representing 48 varieties have been displayed across 18 themed sections. Seasonal blooms such as dahlias, petunias, pansies, salvias and marigolds are among the key attractions.

The exhibition features tray gardens, landscape gardens, large hanging baskets, terrariums, Eastern and Western floral arrangements (including Ikebana), floral figures shaped like animals and birds, colourful floral boards, and specially designed pyramid, heart-shaped, conical and cylindrical floral structures developed as selfie points.

Free Entry for the Public

The festival will remain open to the public from March 3 to March 6, 2026, with free entry. Stalls have also been set up offering nursery plants, bonsai, cacti and succulents, herbal plants, hydroponic systems, gardening tools, seeds, pots, fertilisers and decorative materials for sale.