Plantation Drive in India – Benefits & How to Join | One Citizen One Plant



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Join our community-led plantation drives that heal the planet, uplift communities, and deliver measurable climate impact.

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Saplings Pledged


Why Plantation Drives Matter

Climate Impact

22kg

CO₂ absorbed per year by one mature urban tree, cutting local pollution and global warming.

Biodiversity Boost

18×

More species supported by Native Miyawaki forests that grow 10× faster than conventional methods.

Community Health

4°C

Temperature reduction from dense green cover, improving respiratory health in urban areas.

Livelihoods

5,700+

Families benefited through rural farmers earning from tree stewardship and CSR projects.

Our Plantation-Drive Model

1

Site Selection

Degraded city land, school grounds, village commons

2

Native Species Blueprint

30-45 local species mixed densely (Miyawaki method)

3

Community Onboarding

Train students, SHGs, and corporate volunteers

4

Three-Year Stewardship

Drip irrigation, mulching, survival audits

5

Impact Dashboard

Geo-tagged photos, CO₂ offset stats, growth updates

Benefits by Stakeholder

Stakeholder Key Benefits
Individuals • Hands-on green skills training
• Better health & climate resilience
• Livelihood pathways with stipends
• Purpose & pride with tagged saplings
Industry / Corporate CSR • ESG & CSR-aligned impact
• Access to rural markets
• Low-risk, high-impact exposure
• National visibility & legacy leadership
Educational & Civic Institutions • Climate recognition & green-campus credentials
• NEP 2020-aligned service-learning
• Student-led enterprises opportunities
• Revenue share from circular-economy businesses

Success Stories

Sama, Vadodara (Gujarat)

Barren plot transformed into a thriving mini-forest in just 18 months, supported by Worley India CSR. The project has revived local biodiversity and created a green lung for the community.

“Go Green” Campaign with Tata Motors

Successfully planted 100,010 healthy trees, reviving lost biodiversity and securing farmer income. This massive initiative has become a model for corporate environmental responsibility.


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Volunteer on Field

3 hours on event day

Perfect for students and families

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Support Us

2 minutes online

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Adopt a Micro-Forest

Annual CSR budget

Perfect for corporates (400 Saplings)

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Frequently Asked Questions

We consult local forest-department inventories and botanists to ensure ecological suitability for each planting site.

We re-plant within the first 12 months at no extra cost to maintain a ≥90% survival rate.

Yes — every donor receives geo-tagged photos and quarterly growth updates via email.

Donations qualify under Section 80G; you will receive an e-receipt instantly.