Eco-restoration

Only 230 people live in Pormawlai — but their efforts are making the clouded leopard’s return possible, one forest at a time.

For decades, Rajkot’s Nakrawadi was buried under waste. Today, it’s a thriving urban forest with 2.35 lakh trees and water systems — reborn through a bold city-led transformation.

Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests in the country.

The civic body' a unique idea invites local communities and corporates based in the city to adopt and take ownership of these water bodies for a specific time period.

20 years ago, Bablu and Mary set their feet on this barren land in AP. Read how they have transformed it!