Delhi’s Earth Hour Goes Foresty
On March 28, Sanjay Van Mahotsav in Delhi marked Earth Hour with guided walks, nature trails, photography, journaling and a dedicated yoga session under a promoted 'forest ethos' in partnership with WWF‑India. (newkerala.com) The event fused light‑footprint outdoor activity with restorative practice — a model for city‑based wellness escapes. (newkerala.com)
WWF‑India said the Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav recorded a footfall of “over 450 participants,” specifically listing 380 attendees and 80 dedicated volunteers. (wwfindia.org, ) Officials from the Delhi Development Authority who attended included Vice‑Chairman N. Saravana Kumar, Principal Commissioner Chittaranjan Dash and Director (Landscape) Neelima Soni, among other senior DDA officers. (wwfindia.org, ) Curated expert sessions named in WWF’s release included a Butterfly Behaviour Walk by Dr. Surya Prakash, a Wildlife Signs & Tracks Walk led by WWF naturalist Nikhil John, and a Sanjay Van History Walk by Vikramjit Singh Rooprai. (wwfindia.org, ) Creative programming at the Mahotsav featured a macro‑photography workshop by Ashir Kumar, nature journaling by illustrator Richa Kedia, a WWF Mobile Raptor Exhibition and interactive segments such as a “Nature Through Games” corner. (wwfindia.org, ) Organisers positioned the event within Sanjay Van’s Aravalli landscape and photo coverage identified activity clusters around the area locally known as Peacock Hills. (wwfindia.org, Times of India, ) The Mahotsav took place on 28 March 2026 as part of Earth Hour activities marking the movement’s 20th anniversary, and WWF‑India listed the Sanjay Van festival as a volunteer opportunity on its People4Planet portal. (Earth Hour, People4Planet WWF‑India, )
