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:

• Hon'ble Lt. Governor, Delhi

Chairman

• Vice-Chairman, DDA

Vice-Chairman

• Chief Secretary, GNCT of Delhi

Member

• Vice-Chancellor, Delhi University or his Nominee

Member

• Engineer Member, DDA

Member

• Finance Member, DDA

Member

• Joint Secretary, Min. of Urban Development GOI

Member

• Director CEMDE

Member

• Commissioner (Planning), DDA

Member

• Secretary (Environment & Forest) GNCT of Delhi

Member

• Project Incharge Biodiversity Parks, University of Delhi

Special Invitee

• Director (Landscape), DDA

Member Secy.

Co-opted Members

• In addition the Foundation shall co-opt members from eminent Scientists, Botanists, Zoologists, Landscape Architects, Environmental Planners, Experts from IARI and other such institutions/NGO’s and renowned citizens. However, the number of Co-opted members should not be more than four.

The present members of the Executive Committee are:

• Vice-Chairman, DDA

Chairman

• Engineer Member, DDA

Member

• Finance Member, DDA

Member

• Director CEMDE

Member

• Project in charge, Biodiversity Parks

Member

• Co-opted Member

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