Top 10 Tree Plantation Drives India 2025
In a rapidly urbanizing India, the need for green cover has never been more urgent. Trees not only absorb carbon dioxide but also prevent soil erosion, cool urban heat islands, and support biodiversity. Thankfully, several organizations—governmental, corporate, and grassroots—are stepping up with impactful tree plantation initiatives. At Untold You, we’re proud to spotlight the Top 10 Tree Plantation Initiatives in India that are making our nation greener in 2025.
1. Cauvery Calling – Isha Foundation
Led by Sadhguru, this campaign aims to plant 2.42 billion trees along the Cauvery river basin to revive soil fertility and enhance water retention.
Impact: Targets 84 million hectares across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Visit: isha.sadhguru.org
2. Mission Van Mahotsav – Ministry of Environment
Held every July, this government-led festival mobilizes schools, colleges, and communities to plant millions of trees across India.
Impact: Promotes community participation in urban and rural reforestation.
3. Afforestt – Urban Miyawaki Forests
Afforestt specializes in creating dense, native forests in urban spaces using the Miyawaki method. Their mini-forests grow 10x faster than traditional forests.
Impact: 200+ urban forests planted across Indian metros.
Visit: afforestt.com
4. SayTrees Environmental Trust
This Bengaluru-based NGO has planted over 2 million trees across 10 states, focusing on community forests, lake rejuvenation, and fruit tree distribution.
Impact: Empowers local farmers and involves volunteers extensively.
Visit: saytrees.org
5. Grow-Trees.com – Plant a Tree, Gift a Life
Grow-Trees lets users sponsor trees for causes like wildlife habitat restoration, rural employment, and eco-tourism corridors.
Impact: 10+ million trees planted and over 80,000 workdays created.
Visit: grow-trees.com
6. SankalpTaru Foundation
Using technology to track and monitor tree growth, this platform allows donors to adopt and track their saplings using geo-tags.
Impact: 3+ million trees planted across 20 Indian states.
Visit: sankalptaru.org
7. Forest Man of India – Jadav Payeng
Single-handedly planted over 1,400 acres of forest in Assam’s Majuli Island, inspiring massive afforestation efforts in flood-prone regions.
Impact: A living example of how one person can drive an ecological revolution.
8. Green Yatra – Plantation in Corporate Spaces
Green Yatra partners with businesses to plant trees at corporate campuses and industrial zones, turning concrete spaces into green oases.
Impact: Over 5 lakh trees planted in urban spaces.
Visit: greenyatra.org
9. Tata Power – ‘Act for Mahseer’ and Tree Drives
Besides protecting aquatic species, Tata Power conducts massive tree plantation drives at its hydroelectric project sites and catchment areas.
Impact: Promotes biodiversity and water conservation through native trees.
10. Forests by Modish Home Appliances
As part of their green pledge, Modish plants trees for every product sold—combining consumerism with climate responsibility.
Impact: Trees planted in dry zones of Rajasthan and UP to fight desertification.
Why Tree Plantation Matters
Trees are the lungs of the Earth. In India, where air pollution, climate change, and deforestation are pressing concerns, planting trees isn’t just symbolic—it’s life-saving. Every tree planted is a step toward a breathable, livable future.
Final Thoughts from Untold You
From large-scale forestation to single-tree pledges, each initiative is a beacon of hope. Let’s support, share, and grow these efforts. Want to be a part of India’s green future? Explore ideas and sustainability stories with us at Untold You.
