Roots on the Roof: Delhi Rooftop Farming Initiative
Delhi, India · Operator: Delhi Government / Community Farmers
Overview
Rooftop farming expansion across Delhi utilizing underused roofs for vegetable cultivation by residents. Promoted through Delhi's Draft Citizen's Policy for Urban Agriculture (2022), emphasizing residential and community farming via rooftop and kitchen gardens, vacant land allocation, and public awareness.
Citizen participation
Citizen-led rooftop garden installation and management promoted by Draft Citizen's Policy for Urban Agriculture
Operating model
Household and community-based subsistence farming
Impact
Local fresh vegetable supply, improved food literacy among residents, urban greening promotion
Land tenure
Primarily residential rooftops
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
Scale
Multiple rooftop gardens across Delhi Metropolitan Area
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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