Delhi Biodiversity Foundation

In order to develop these nature reserves, and retain the ecological, aesthetical and cultural quality of Biodiversity sites in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Delhi Development Authority has set up the Delhi Biodiversity Foundation. The foundation, in turn, is setting up Biodiversity parks, which are being developed by DDA technical inputs by team of scientists who have specialized in the areas of field biology, ecology, wildlife, taxonomy, conservation, habitat restoration, natural resource management and nature education. Besides these experts, trained technical supporting staff oversees the development and management of these parks. The Foundation has a Governing body and an Executive Committee.

The present members of the Governing Body are:

• Shri Tejendra Khanna, Hon'ble Lt. Governor, Delhi

Chairman

• Shri Ashok Kumar Nigam, Vice-Chairman, DDA

Vice-Chairman

• Shri Rakesh Mehta, Chief Secretary, GNCT of Delhi

Member

• Prof. Deepak Pental, Vice-Chancellor, Delhi University or his Nominee

Member

• Shri B.K Chugh, Engineer Member, DDA

Member

• Shri Nand Lal, Finance Member, DDA

Member

• Shri. M.M. Kutty, Joint Secretary, Min. of Urban Development GOI

Member

• Prof. Inderjit, Director CEMDE

Member

• Prof. C. R. Babu, Project in charge, Biodiversity Park

Member

• Shri V.D Risbud, Commissioner (Planning), DDA

Member

• Shri J. K. Dadoo, Secretary (Environment & Forest) GNCT of Delhi

Member

• Ms. Savita Bhandari, Director (Landscape), DDA

Member Secy.

Co-opted Members

• Shri Romesh Chopra

• Prof Deepak Nayyar

The present members of the Executive Committee are:

• Shri Ashok Kumar Nigam, Vice-Chairman, DDA

Chairman

• Shri B.K Chugh, Engineer Member, DDA

Member

• Shri Nand Lal, Finance Member, DDA

Member

• Prof. Inderjit, Director CEMDE

Member

• Prof. C. R. Babu, Project in charge, Biodiversity Parks

Member

• Ms. Savita Bhandari, Director (Landscape), DDA

Member Secy.

Co-opted Members

• Dr M Ahamdullah, Scientist, Botanical Survey of India

• Shri D. N. Shukla, Conservator of Forests, GNCT of Delhi