The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to host the first-ever DDA Green Expo 2026 on 14–15 February 2026 at Baansera, New Delhi, bringing together senior government leaders, urban planners, climate experts and industry stakeholders to shape the next phase of sustainable urban development in India.
Inspired by the vision of Lt. Governor Delhi V K Saxena for Green Delhi, the expo is anchored around the theme ‘Beyond Growth: Reimagining Urban Futures.' The Expo will focus on how Indian cities can transition from expansion-led development models toward climate resilience, ecological restoration and people-centric planning.
The two-day summit will be inaugurated by the Lt. Governor, who will also deliver the key-note address. The welcome address to be given by N. Saravana Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development Authority.
Designed as a strategic solution-driven national platform, the Expo will feature high-impact panel discussions and expert sessions addressing some of the most pressing urban challenges, including extreme heat, flood resilience, nature-based infrastructure, circular food systems and innovative financing for green cities.
Some of the eminent speakers include Anand Kumar, Chairman, RERA; Inoshi Sharma, Additional Director General, NADT RC; P. Karthikeyan, Joint Director of FSSAI; Professor Sony Pellissery, Director of the Institute of Public Policy as well as Sarika Chakravarty, Director of Implementation (South and West Asia), C40 Cities.
A special fireside conversation featuring renowned environmental leaders Swami Prem Parivartan (Peepal Baba) and Ramveer Tanwar, the ‘Pond Man of India,’ will explore how community action and behavioural change can play a critical role in restoring urban ecosystems.
DDA is formalising strategic partnerships with leading national institutions to deepen Delhi’s green and cultural ecosystem. Collaborations with the National Medicinal Plants Board will support herbal gardens, medicinal nurseries, and biodiversity conservation across DDA parks.
With the National School of Drama, DDA will launch RangBaag, a community theatre initiative for children in park spaces. A comprehensive partnership with the University of Delhi will advance urban ecological research and youth engagement, while work with WWF will establish Citizens’ Nature Hubs promoting environmental learning and action.
Similarly, the collaboration with Delhi Technological University will strengthen DDA's commitment towards research and development in the field of ecology, sustainability, technology driven solutions while incorporating young professionals in planning and execution.
There is also collaboration with Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA). The proposed collaboration seeks DDA’s guidance, knowledge sharing, and technical insight across a broad spectrum of areas in Mathura-Vrindavan, including but not limited to:
Urban built environment improvements, public realm enhancement, and sustainable materials.
Among the flagship discussions is “Building Climate-Ready Cities Through Nature-Based Infrastructure,” which will examine how urban forests, restored floodplains and biodiversity corridors can function as essential climate infrastructure.
Another key session, “Responding to Urban Heat: Policy, Planning and Public Health,” will bring together climate resilience and health experts to explore integrated approaches linking urban design, Heat Action Plans and healthcare preparedness.
Senior policymakers and development leaders will also participate in the panel “Designing for Climate-Responsive Cities,” focusing on energy-efficient urban design, climate-adaptive public spaces and resilient infrastructure.
The Expo will also spotlight emerging sustainability priorities such as urban food circularity, balancing development with ecological conservation, and scalable financing models for green infrastructure, including CSR and public-private partnerships. The Expo will showcase innovations in urban greening, water management, waste solutions and climate-resilient design.
With participation from senior government officials, global institutions, academia, industry and civil society, the DDA Green Expo 2026 is expected to emerge as a landmark national forum for advancing climate-responsive urban development in India.
