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CSIR-IHBT and NDMC Collaborate to Boost Tulip Cultivation in New Delhi

In a groundbreaking partnership, the CSIR-IHBT and NDMC have signed an MoU to enhance tulip cultivation in New Delhi. This collaboration aims to multiply tulip bulbs and promote their use in urban landscapes, combining scientific expertise with horticultural infrastructure. The initiative is set to beautify the city while advancing sustainable floriculture practices. Learn more about this exciting development in urban horticulture.
By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 8, 2026, 17:44 IST

Strengthening Tulip Cultivation in the Capital


Palampur/New Delhi - A significant collaboration has been established between the CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the cultivation and propagation of tulips in the capital city.

The agreement was formalized by Dr. Sudesh Kumar Yadav, Director of CSIR-IHBT, and Sh. Jitender Singh Dabas, Director of Horticulture at NDMC, marking a pivotal moment for institutional cooperation in the field of ornamental horticulture.



As part of this agreement, NDMC will supply tulip bulbs, which will be multiplied and cultivated by CSIR-IHBT. The resulting planting materials will be returned to NDMC for extensive cultivation and display across New Delhi’s parks and green areas. CSIR-IHBT has been actively involved in researching high-value floral crops, particularly tulips, with a focus on bulb multiplication and production techniques tailored to the Himalayan environment.


This partnership is anticipated to facilitate the systematic multiplication of tulip planting materials, thereby increasing their availability and encouraging the adoption of tulip cultivation in urban settings. By merging CSIR-IHBT’s scientific knowledge with NDMC’s robust horticultural resources, the initiative seeks to beautify New Delhi while promoting sustainable floriculture.

This collaboration signifies a new era in integrating scientific research, quality planting material production, and urban horticulture, fostering the growth of ornamental plants and innovative landscaping projects.