Delhi Airport gives seed balls to flyers, merges green goals with social impact
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is celebrating World Environment Day with a unique initiative, distributing over 6,000 seed balls to flyers to promote ecological restoration and community welfare.Led by GMR Aero's Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the campaign invites passengers to plant seed balls containing species like Lemon, Tamarind, Gooseberry, Neem, and Peepal, all chosen for their ecological and medicinal value. The move encourages biodiversity, carbon capture, and increased green cover.advertisementThe initiative also supports local communities, who are crafting the seed balls as part of a livelihood programme. Once planted, the fruit-bearing trees could offer rural income sources, blending sustainability with social upliftment.
DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, said, 'At Delhi Airport, sustainability goes beyond infrastructure—it's about empowering people and protecting our planet. Through our unique seed ball distribution campaign, we're inviting passengers to actively participate in reforestation and ecological preservation. Each seed ball will not only help restore green cover but also support rural livelihoods.'\'This initiative reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and social impact. As India's first Level 5 ACA-accredited airport with Net Zero Carbon Emission status, we continue to set new benchmarks in sustainable aviation,' Jaipuriar added.Delhi Airport, a pioneer in green aviation, is Asia's first Level 5 ACA-accredited airport with Net Zero Carbon Emission status. Nearly 95% of its power comes from renewables, and it has integrated a range of sustainable infrastructure and technologies — from rainwater harvesting to electric vehicle fleets.advertisementWith this seed ball campaign, the airport furthers its role as a model for future-ready, eco-conscious aviation.
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