The Delhi Forest Department is preparing for a large Miyawaki plantation drive near the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in South Delhi as part of its efforts to increase green cover and improve biodiversity in the area. Under the proposed plan, the department aims to plant around 40,000 saplings and 20,000 shrubs over the next year.
According to a tender notice issued by the South Forest Division, the plantation project will be carried out during the 2025–26 period. Officials said the focus will be on creating dense Miyawaki forests, which are known for growing quickly and supporting urban biodiversity.
The Forest Department released the e-tender for the project on 8th May under a two-bid system. A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for 20th May, while interested agencies can submit bids till 29th May. Technical bids will also be opened on the same day.
The Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary area has already seen several plantation drives in recent years, and the new project is being seen as part of a larger effort to strengthen greenery in ecologically sensitive zones of South Delhi. The Delhi government has especially been focusing on improving green buffers around the southern ridge region.
The Miyawaki method is widely used for urban afforestation because it helps create compact forests in a short period of time. The technique also has a higher survival rate for plants compared to traditional plantation methods.
Officials said the entire project will be supervised by the Deputy Conservator of Forests, South Division.
