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Citizens for trees

Citizens have formed a watchdog organisation in Pune, using the Maharashtra Preservation and Protection of Trees Act to save trees from the axe and lobby the local administration to protect and propagate trees More...

AuroRE: Creating 'solar' entrepreneurs

The Pondicherry-based organisation combines a zeal to promote the popular use of renewable energy with business acumen and technical expertise More...

Prakratik Society helps villagers reduce their dependence on forest resources

The Prakratik Society aims at protecting Ranthambore's dry deciduous forests from the pressures of an ever-increasing population. Its innovative biogas digesters help reduce the villagers' dependence on forests for fuel and fodder More...

Smritivan: forest of memories

Plant a tree to cherish a memory. That's the idea behind Smritivan that seeks to develop a unique bond between man and the environment More...

Indian architect wows world with greenest building

Designed by an architect known for marrying the traditional with the modern, an award-winning business centre in Hyderabad, that incorporates modern technology and ancient Indian architectural methods, serves as a model for energy-efficient buildings worldwide More...

The Gokul projects of the Konkan

No man should be an island unto himself. The saga of Vasant Gangavane's return to his native village. More...

Regenerating tribal life

A project at Mysore's Temple Sanctuary preserves forests and makes forest dwellers prosperous. More...

My forests and my land

A revolution in Chandrapur has regenerated degraded land and restored the administration of the forests to the people. More...

Trees to the rescue

Sukhomajri in Haryana was the first village to become self-sufficient and even pay income-tax on the income from its regenerated forests. More...

 

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