Union Home Minister Amit Shah opened the third International Kite Festival at Delhi’s restored Yamuna floodplains on January 16, 2026.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the third International Kite Festival at Baansera grasslands on the Yamuna floodplains in New Delhi on January 16, 2026. The site, restored from a degraded, waste-filled area over 18 months, now features 30,000 bamboo trees, native flora, and water bodies. The Delhi Development Authority led the project under the vision of national land restoration, with officials highlighting improved soil health, increased oxygen production, and the area’s role as a cultural and recreational hub. The event, attended by Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister, underscores efforts to revive the Yamuna’s ecosystem and promote public environmental stewardship.