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India Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
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 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 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 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 this seed ball campaign, the airport furthers its role as a model for future-ready, eco-conscious aviation.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
World Environment Day: Delhi Airport to distribute 6,000 seed balls to passengers today
Authorities at Delhi Airport will distribute over 6,000 seed balls to flyers at Terminal 1's Arrival area to mark the World Environment Day today. Airport operator, Delhi International Airport Limited , said that the move is aimed to promote biodiversity , increase green cover and support carbon sequestration among flyers. Seed balls are low-cost and effect method to plant trees. They are made by embedding seeds in a mixture of clay and compost and can be scattered on soil with minimal care. The seeds germinate later. "The seed balls include a carefully curated mix of fruit-bearing and environmentally beneficial tree species—lemon, tamarind and gooseberry, along with neem and peepal. These species were selected for their ecological value, medicinal properties and ability to thrive in varied climatic conditions," said DIAL . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Melhore a performance da sua frota [Clique] Sistema TMS embarcador Saiba Mais Undo Local communities have prepared the seed balls, providing them with a sustainable source of livelihood. "The fruit-bearing trees, which will grow out of the seed balls thrown by flyers, will contribute to sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities," said DIAL. CEO-DIAL Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said that through their unique seed ball distribution campaign, they were inviting passengers to actively participate in reforestation and ecological preservation. Live Events "Each seed ball will not only help restore green cover but will also support rural livelihoods. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and social impact," he added.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
On World Environment Day, flyers at Delhi airport to get seed balls
Flyers arriving at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Thursday will be handed more than just their boarding passes. As part of its World Environment Day initiative, the airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said it will be distributing over 6,000 seed balls to arriving passengers, in a bid to encourage urban reforestation and biodiversity conservation. DIAL said the initiative is designed to promote environmental awareness among travellers while directly contributing to carbon sequestration efforts in the region. The seed balls will consist of fruit-bearing species. 'The seed balls include a carefully curated mix of fruit-bearing and environmentally beneficial tree species — Lemon, Tamarind, and Gooseberry (Amla), along with Neem and Peepal. These species were selected for their ecological value, medicinal properties, and ability to thrive in varied climatic conditions,' said a DIAL spokesperson. 'The fruit-bearing trees, which will grow out of the seed balls thrown by flyers, will contribute to sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities,' DIAL added. Vouching for the project's larger vision, DIAL's CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, '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.' Seed balls, often regarded as a low-maintenance and affordable tree-planting technique, are created by embedding seeds in a mixture of clay and compost. When dispersed on soil, they require minimal intervention to eventually take root and grow.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
6k seed balls to be distributed at airport today
New Delhi: To mark World Environment Day , authorities at the Delhi airport will distribute over 6,000 seed balls to flyers on Thursday at Terminal 1's Arrival area. Delhi International Airport Limited, the airport operator, said that the move was aimed at promoting biodiversity, increasing green cover and supporting carbon sequestration among flyers. Seed balls are an effective and low-cost method of planting trees. Made by embedding seeds in a mixture of clay and compost, they can be scattered on soil with minimal care, and the seeds germinate later. "The seed balls include a carefully curated mix of fruit-bearing and environmentally beneficial tree species—lemon, tamarind and gooseberry, along with neem and peepal. These species were selected for their ecological value, medicinal properties and ability to thrive in varied climatic conditions," said DIAL. The seed balls are being prepared by local communities, providing them with a sustainable source of livelihood. "The fruit-bearing trees, which will grow out of the seed balls thrown by flyers, will contribute to sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities," said DIAL. CEO-DIAL Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said that through their unique seed ball distribution campaign, they were inviting passengers to actively participate in reforestation and ecological preservation. "Each seed ball will not only help restore green cover but will also support rural livelihoods. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and social impact," he added.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘IGI Airport ranks 10th in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region': DIAL
Delhi's IGI Airport has secured the 10th spot in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region for 'seamless' connectivity, airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Wednesday. IGI is the only Indian airport in the top 10 list, it said. The rankings have been released by the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East. 'This milestone reflects our continuous focus on enhancing the passenger experience and maintaining the highest standards,' said DIAL chief executive officer Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. A DIAL spokesperson said the rankings were a recognition of IGI offering seamless connectivity to 153 destinations — 81 domestic and 72 international with robust infrastructure, innovative passenger services, and efficient transfer processes that have made it a preferred gateway for travellers across Asia and beyond. 'As part of its Phase 3A expansion project, DIAL has doubled the International-to-International transfer area, stepping up capacity and making transfers easier for passengers,' the spokesperson said, adding that the airport has also introduced new biometric registration kiosks for e-visa holders. 'Delhi connects to 88% of India's long-haul destinations and operates 56% of all India-origin long-haul weekly flights. 42% of all long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their travel gateway,' the spokesperson added. Dubai International Airport topped this year's Hub Connectivity Index, with Shanghai Pudong and Hamad International Airports next.
