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Bhuvnesh Ojha’s Pukaar Foundation is transforming Rajasthan’s arid lands into. thriving green spaces. Photograph: (Instagram/pukaarwala)
In the heart of Rajasthan’s arid terrain, where the sun beats down on cracked earth and sparse vegetation, most people see only sand and struggle. But for Bhuvnesh Ojha, every stretch of barren land holds the promise of life — and a greener future.
Known as the ‘Jungle Man of Rajasthan’, he has made it his life’s mission to turn these dry, lifeless patches into thriving green spaces.
30000 trees and counting
What began as a personal attempt to ease his family’s daily water struggles soon grew into a larger purpose. Determined to change the fate of his land, Bhuvnesh started planting trees — one by one — until his small act of hope blossomed into a movement of persistence and purpose.
Over the years, he has planted more than 30,000 native trees that can withstand Rajasthan’s harsh climate.
A call to the green desert
In 2013, driven by his vision to bring green hope back to Rajasthan’s parched lands, Bhuvnesh founded the youth-led Pukaar Foundation. Since then, the organisation has been transforming barren stretches into living ecosystems — reviving soil, restoring greenery, and rebuilding rural livelihoods.
In just 12 years, the team has:
Planted over 30,000 trees
Created eight dense Miyawaki forests with 3,500 native species
Conserved two crore litres of rainwater
Empowered 600 local farmers through natural farming and permaculture training
Grown into a community of over 800 dedicated volunteers
Change, like a tree, always starts small — but with care and conviction, it can grow strong enough to transform the world around us.
Bhuvnesh Ojha’s work stands as living proof that even the driest lands can bloom again.
