afforestation in India

What started as Thuvakkam, a college tree-planting drive by Krishnakumar S and his friends, has grown into a large-scale effort to bring urban forests back in two major Indian cities. His work is not just reviving the soil but also rebuilding people’s connection with nature.

Born on Majuli Island, Munmuni Payeng grew up watching floods wash away land and lives. At 25, she’s leading a community-driven mission to plant one million native trees to heal the land and protect Assam’s future.

In Berhampur, Odisha, 63-year-old Sudhir Rout has reforested 20 barren hills using seed balls. His mission: to ensure every child breathes clean air.