Impact Stories
Stories of Change
Real stories from communities around India who are transforming their environments and their lives
Hill Forest Restoration
Reviving the Aravalli Hills: Rajasthan's Green Revolution
Alwar, Rajasthan
March 2024
Local communities in Rajasthan are restoring the ancient Aravalli range, planting over 85,000 native trees to combat desertification.
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85,000+
Trees
280 hectares
Area
150 families
People
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Hill Forest Restoration
Reviving the Aravalli Hills: Rajasthan's Green Revolution
Alwar, Rajasthan
March 2024
Local communities in Rajasthan are restoring the ancient Aravalli range, planting over 85,000 native trees to combat desertification.
280 hectares restored, 12 rivers revived, 150 families supported
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Coastal Protection
Mangrove Revival in the Sundarbans
West Bengal
February 2024
Fishing communities in the Sundarbans are restoring mangrove forests to protect against cyclones and rising sea levels.
8km coastline protected, 35% increase in fish catch
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Wasteland Reclamation
Transforming Wastelands in Telangana
Medak, Telangana
January 2024
Innovative techniques are helping farmers reclaim degraded agricultural land through the Haritha Haram initiative.
450 hectares reclaimed, 200 families benefited