The Urban Green Plantation Initiative, implemented in Gurgaon, Haryana, in collaboration with MakeMyTrip, is a strategic urban sustainability intervention aimed at enhancing the city’s green cover, environmental quality, and overall urban aesthetics. Conceptualized to address the growing environmental challenges associated with rapid urbanization, the initiative focuses on improving public spaces through structured plantation, landscaping, and beautification activities across identified high-impact locations. The program seeks to create cleaner, greener, and more organized urban surroundings while contributing towards improved ecological balance and community wellbeing.

Under the initiative, priority sites were identified and developed through systematic site preparation, plantation drives, landscape enhancement, and urban beautification measures. The program promotes the development of sustainable green spaces that support environmental improvement by aiding dust reduction, improving air quality, and strengthening urban biodiversity, while simultaneously enhancing the visual appeal of public corridors and community spaces. Implemented through a structured approach with longterm maintenance and monitoring mechanisms, the initiative contributes meaningfully towards Gurgaon’s broader vision of urban sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible civic engagement.

Target Achieved under FY 25-26

Site Preparation & Restoration

• 4,600 sq. m. cleared | Vegetation pruning | Debris removed

Central Verge Development

• 2,300 m stretch | Structured plantation zones | Corridor greening

Plantation Readiness

• 100% soil prepared | Defined plantation beds

Ongoing Maintenance

• 36-month cycle | Watering | Pruning | Gap filling

Plant Health & Survival

• Regular monitoring | Soil improvement | High survival focus