In this era of technological advancement, we often don’t remember the foundation that sustains all life – our trees. The air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink are all connected to the green guardians that line our planet. Unfortunately, pollution, climate change and deforestation are choking our planet. There is still time to recover though. Every sapling planted is a sign of life and hope. Every tree nurtured is a step towards healing our planet Earth.

This belief lies at the heart of tree plantation drives, and SankalpTaru foundation is one of India’s leading technology-based tree planting NGO who have embodied this belief. The foundation is turning environmental responsibility into a human story of hope, sustainability and livelihood.

Trees – Lifeline of Our Planet

A single tree can absorb around 22 kilograms of carbon dioxide in one year and release oxygen enough for two people to breathe. Apart from this, trees help prevent erosion, stabilize the soil and act as natural water filters. They reduce the risk of floods and store rainwater while their leaves cool the atmosphere, making cities and towns livable.

Forests constitute 80% of the world’s biodiversity. The birds, animals and insects depend on this delicate balance. Still a large number of trees are cut down everyday, which is leading to disappearing forests and rising global temperatures. It is leading to extreme weather conditions, unpredictable rainfall and droughts, indicating the planet is in distress.

Planting trees is not only a noble act now. It is a survival strategy and it is our duty to restore what has been lost.

SankalpTaru – Turning Green Desires into Reality

SankalpTaru, which means “ A pledge for trees”, has taken this initiative by heart. With a mission to make tree planting accessible to everyone, the organization has taken a technology-driven, innovative and transparent approach which connects farmers, corporates and people, all through the simple act of planting a tree.

From the cold mountain desert of Ladakh to deserts of Rajasthan, and from urban streets of Bengaluru to rural farms of Maharashtra, SankalpTaru has planted millions of trees across India. What makes their initiative truly special is that each tree is geo-tagged and trackable. Donors can track the location and growth of their tree from miles away – turning digital clicks into real world impact.

The plantation of saplings are not random plantations in a barren land. They are carefully selected based on the local ecology and community needs. In arid zones, native species are planted to restore degraded land and improve soil health. In rural areas, the farmers are given fruit-bearing trees, so that they can earn additional income. Also, green belts are created in cities to fight urban heat and air pollution.

Through this holistic approach, SankalpTaru not only plants trees but plants hope, for biodiversity, for farmers, individual donors and generations to come.

Emotional Bond

Every tree has a story behind it – A man gifting a sapling to his mother, a corporate employee planting a tree as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a farmer smiling as his apricot tree bears fruits etc.

SankalpTaru’s impact is not only environmental but deeply human too. Each and every plantation drive brings livelihood to communities. Farmers are trained in sustainable agricultural practices, women are taught best farming practices in sapling nurseries and entire villages participate in growing and nurturing the trees.

The foundation’s movement reconnects nature with people, reminding us that saving Planet earth by planting trees starts with small and consistent actions.

Conclusion – A Greener Future

Centuries of damage cannot be reversed overnight, but we can start today. Each tree planted is a fighter against pollution. It helps in conserving water and nurturing life. We invest in our planet’s future and our own, when we plant trees.

SankalpTaru’s vision is a call-to-action for every individual, community and organization to join the green revolution. We take one step closer to reviving our Earth, with each sapling planted. We can ensure our world gets greener, healthier and full of life. When we plant a tree, we not only save the planet but save ourselves too.