Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the DDA to waive entry fees to select parks, green spaces and heritage sites across the national capital to promote physical fitness and encourage outdoor activities, officials said on Thursday.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has waived entry fees till 10 am for morning walkers at select parks, including Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Bansera, Asita, Kranti Udyan, Vatika, Atal Sadbhavana Park, Vasudev Ghat, Vaishnavi Park, DDA Green in Sector 16-D Dwarka, Amrut Biodiversity Park, Lala Hardayal Park in Jasola and Smriti Van. In Narela.
They said the decision was taken in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to strengthen the Good India Movement.
Officials said the move aims to provide relief to morning walkers, joggers and fitness enthusiasts while encouraging greater public participation in healthy outdoor activities.
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“All other DDA parks continue to remain open free of charge to the general public,” the authority said in a statement.
The DDA said it manages more than 16,000 acres of green assets in Delhi, including more than 700 parks, biodiversity areas, city forests, regional parks and neighborhood parks.
She added that these spaces play an important role in maintaining environmental balance, promoting community wellness, and ensuring universal access to nature throughout the city.
