rewilding India

Inspired by the movie Avatar, environmentalist and clean air activist Jai Dhar Gupta turned 32 acres near Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park into a biosphere. With the help of expert Vijay Dhasmana, he revived the land, bringing back native plants and wildlife.

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

Keyur and Nishit Barad turned their father’s dream into reality by transforming a barren three‑acre plot into The Chlorophyll Estate — a lush forest stay with more than 800 trees and 140 plant varieties just an hour from Mumbai.

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.

Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana have turned 32 acres in Uttarakhand into India’s first private biosphere, creating a thriving ecosystem and setting a new standard for rewilding efforts across India.