Lutyens’ Delhi to Go Digital, NDMC to Tag 33 Century-Old Trees with QR Codes

New Delhi, March 11, 2026: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is taking steps to digitally preserve the city’s botanical heritage. A survey of Lutyens’ Delhi has identified 33 trees over a hundred years old, which will soon feature QR code plaques offering instant information to visitors on their smartphones.

The initiative aims to transform tree-watching into an interactive learning experience, allowing nature enthusiasts, students, and tourists to discover each tree’s scientific name, lifespan, canopy size, and blooming season. One of the standout trees is a Bargad near Talkatora Indoor Stadium, boasting a girth of 16 metres, making it the thickest among the listed heritage trees.

Other notable species include Arjun, Chilkhan, Semal, Pilkhan, Ullu, Jadi, Peepal, Kakkad, and even a Buddha’s coconut tree at Lodi Garden. The Ullu tree in Nehru Park, famous among local visitors, also features in the list, though its exact age is yet to be confirmed.

Kuljeet Chahal, NDMC Vice Chairman, said the move is designed to raise awareness about Delhi’s historical and ecological legacy. “Many of the trees in this area have stood for decades, shaping the city’s landscape. By adding QR tags, we are creating a bridge between heritage and technology,” he explained.

The council also plans to launch an online platform where users can explore these heritage trees digitally. NDMC has experimented with similar QR tagging at Lodhi Garden, allowing visitors to easily identify tree species and learn about their features.

Through this project, NDMC hopes to make Delhi’s century-old trees more accessible and educational, ensuring their ecological and historical value is appreciated by all.