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Lush green forest symbolizing the Plant a Million Trees environmental campaign

Flagship Campaign

#PlantAMillionTrees

India's youth-led Tree Plantation Campaign restoring ecosystems to fight deforestation and urban heat.

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The Crisis

The Problem We're Addressing

The loss of our forests isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a human crisis. We plant not only for the land, our health, and our ability to thrive.

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Deforestation

Trees protect us from pollution and keep our soil alive. Deforestation strips away this shield, leaving us with dirty air and barren land.

10M hectares Lost Every Year
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Urban Heat

Urban Heat: Concrete traps heat like an oven. Without tree shade to cool the air, our cities are becoming dangerously hot.

3°-5° C Heat stress
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Soil Erosion

Without roots to anchor the earth, fertile soil simply washes away. This strips the land of its nutrients and threatens our food security.

24 billion tones Soil degraded

Our Structured Process

How #PlantAMillionTrees It Works

Real change takes a plan, not just a promise.

Step 1

Site Selection & Soil Testing

Identifying Critical Land and Soil quality.

Step 2

Land Development

Identify the Right location.

Step 3

Sapling Selection

Choosing strong, native plant species.

Step 4

Plantation Drive

Organizing community tree planting activities.

Step 5

Maintenance & Care

Ensuring regular care for healthy growth.

Step 6

Survival Tracking

Monitoring each tree’s growth on ground.

We go beyond just planting. Every sapling is officially recorded and assigned to a specific individual or group, creating a personal bond of responsibility from day one - we ensure that no sapling is ever treated as just a statistic—it is a life that someone is now committed to protecting.

Understand Our Impact

High Impact CSR Model

Miyawaki Micro-Forests

A dense, native mini forest model for CSR partners who want faster green cover and measurable impact.

Unlike conventional plantation, Miyawaki uses high density native species to create a self supporting forest in a compact area , making it ideal for corporate campuses and CSR projects.

  • Recommended commitment: 700-1000+ tress per site.
  • Dense native species layering
  • Faster green cover compared to conventional plantation.
  • 3-year care & survival monitoring
  • CSR / ESG reporting support
  • Higher carbon absorption potential (carbon credit ready model)
Miyawaki Micro-Forest
700-1000+
Trees Per Site

Includes: Site assessment, soil preparation, plantation execution and 3-year impact reporting.

Our Commitment to Tree Survival

A tree only matters if it survives, which is why our work begins after the planting ends. We turn promises into results by taking full responsibility for every sapling's growth.

100% Sites Fenced

Fencing

We secure sites with sturdy barriers to prevent grazing and accidental damage.

730+ Days of Care

Regular Watering

Our teams maintain regular watering schedules so trees thrive even in heat.

0% Loss Tolerated

Replacement

If a sapling doesn't take root, we replace it to maintain our ecological goals.

Weekly Site Visits

Monitoring

We perform physical inspections to track and document the health of every site.

Long-term Sustainability

Long-term Care

Our experts stay on the ground for years until the forest is fully self-sufficient..

Planting a tree is easy. Keeping it alive is the real work. We don't walk away after the photo op — we stay until every sapling stands tall.

Our Ambition

Why One Million Trees

To protect our future, we need a solution as big as the problem. We aim for one million trees because creating a real environmental shield for India requires massive action, not just small steps.

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Climate Resilience

A million trees act as a massive living shield, cooling local temperatures and fighting regional climate change.

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Biodiversity Revival

Large forests create connected micro-ecosystems where birds, insects, and native wildlife can finally return home.

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Community Restoration

Dense plantations provide fruit, fodder, and sustainable livelihoods for local families living nearby.

Real Results

Impact So Far

The campaign is delivering real outcomes. These numbers represent trees standing, communities transformed, and a healthier planet.

Live Count

150K+

Trees Planted & Growing

Live Count

2K+

Volunteers Mobilized

Live Count

5+

States

Live Count

2.5K

CO2 Absorbed (Tonnes)

ESG & SDG Contribution

This initiative contributes to YTDS’s broader commitment to sustainable and measurable impact.

Environmental Impact

Supports climate action, ecological restoration, and community-led environmental stewardship.

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Transformation in Action

Dry hillside at Bakori Maharashtra before tree plantation drive Before
Green restored hillside at Bakori Maharashtra after plantation After
Bakori, Maharashtra

Barren lands transformed into thriving green zones through community action.

Calendar
Next Drive

Drives Will Start From 5 June

June 5, 2026 · World Environment Day · Limited Volunteer Slots

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Case Study

Explore Our Successful
Camping Projects

Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

1 SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

2 SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

3 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

4 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

5 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

6 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

Proof from the Ground

Gallery See It to Believe It

Real photos from our plantation drives nurseries and community events. No stock images.

Group working together to plant trees on hillside area Volunteer planting a sapling during tree plantation activity Group planting trees together on hillside plantation site Prepared plantation site with saplings and event setup Participants planting saplings with guidance from team members Large group gathered for community tree plantation drive Volunteers digging soil and planting trees in field Team organizing saplings for plantation drive setup
Volunteers standing with planted saplings in open field Group posing during tree plantation activity with young plants Volunteers planting sapling together in soil pit Team planting trees collaboratively in green landscape Team inspecting newly planted trees at plantation site Corporate volunteers participating in tree plantation drive Volunteers digging and preparing land for planting saplings Team inspecting after the plantation drive

Full Transparency

Where Your Support Goes

Every donation supports real planting and care. Here's exactly how your contribution creates impact.

Distribution of support across plantation, care, maintenance, preparation, and on-ground execution activities
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How Your Support Creates Impact

Saplings & Seeds 35%
Care & Nurturing 30%
Logistics & Transport 20%
Education Programs 10%
Administration 5%
Tax Benefit
80G Certified
Verified
FCRA Registered
Encrypted
Secure Payments

Programs That Help People Become Confident And Self-Reliant.

Volunteers Testimonials

Why They Believe In Us

Our Volunteers are highly satisfied & recommend

We’ve come here two years consecutively, pledging 1,000 trees each year at Bakori Hills, Wagholi. The world really needs it right now.

Vanita Ganeshan

CSR Head,
Sorigin Group of Companies

Planting a Miyawaki forest in India has been a dream for Toshiba. YTDS made it possible — 4,000 trees, one powerful step forward.

Prem Nair

Senior Director Human Resources,
Toshiba Software India Pvt. Ltd.

We need to start small and then hope to grow big. Small actions like planting one tree, 10 trees, 100 trees — that’s how it grows.

Karthik Ranganathan

Associate Engineering Director,
Toshiba Software India Pvt. Ltd.

Count Me In! I’m Ready to Take Action

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Volunteer Drive

Be part of on-ground tree planting initiatives conducted across India. No prior experience required — just your willingness to make a difference.

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Donate Per Tree

Support the planting and long-term care of individual trees. Your contribution directly funds saplings, protection, and maintenance.

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CSR Partnership

Partner with us to create measurable environmental impact while engaging your teams in meaningful sustainability efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key Questions Answered
About Our Charity

Partner with us to make a greater impact Our corporate sponsorship program offers businesses the opportunity to support our mission while gaining visibility and fulfilling corporate social responsibility goals.

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We don't just plant and walk away. Because we select hardy native species and provide three years of professional maintenance, we maintain a survival rate of over 95%.

We believe in total accountability. We use digital monitoring and GPS tracking to record the progress of our sites, and we provide regular "Impact Reports" to our donors.

Yes. We are an 80G certified NGO, which means your contributions are eligible for tax exemptions under Indian law. We also maintain FCRA registration for global transparency.

Safety is our priority. Our drives are well-organized with on-ground supervisors, first-aid kits, and proper tools to ensure a safe, rewarding experience for individuals and families.

We encourage it! We organize periodic site visits for our community so you can walk through the greenery you helped create.

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Opportunities for Corporates & Institutions

Creating measurable change beyond compliance

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Bajaj Finserv
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Toshiba
HDFC Ergo
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