ABOUT
Our Journey Towards a Greener Tomorrow
WHO WE ARE
Vrikshamitra Foundation is a non-profit
environmental organization committed to
creating a greener and more sustainable
planet through community-driven tree
plantation initiatives.
Founded in 2018 by a group of eco-conscious
individuals, our mission is to promote
environmental awareness, ecological
balance, and long-term climate resilience by
connecting citizens, schools, RWAs, and local
authorities.
With over 50,000+ trees planted across
multiple regions, we continue to inspire
change by turning barren spaces into green
zones through grassroots participation.
Full History Behind Formation
The idea of Vrikshamitra was born in 2018 when a small group of nature enthusiasts began conducting
weekend plantation drives around Pune. What started as a passionate hobby quickly transformed into
a mission to combat deforestation and urban pollution.
In 2020, Vrikshamitra was officially registered as a charitable NGO. Since then, we’ve
collaborated with municipal bodies, schools, housing societies, and other NGOs to expand our
green footprint.
By 2023, we reached a milestone of 50,000+ saplings planted and launched our “Smart Forest
Initiative” using technology to monitor tree growth.
Our journey is rooted in the belief that every tree planted is a step toward a cleaner,
healthier future.
Vrikshamitra Milestone Journey (2018–2025)
Our Roots, Our Rise
2018 – The Seed Was Planted
A passionate group of nature-loving volunteers began organizing
weekend tree plantation drives around Pune, marking the beginning of a green revolution.
2019 – First Public Plantation Drive
Vrikshamitra held its first large-scale public plantation event, attracting over 150 volunteers and planting 1,000+ saplings..
2020 – Official NGO Registration
Recognized formally as Vrikshamitra Foundation, we began working
with schools, RWAs, and local bodies to scale our mission.
2021 – Eco Awareness in Schools Launched
Launched environment education sessions and tree adoption drives in 20+ schools, inspiring the younger generation to protect nature.
2022 – 10,000+ Trees Planted
Our volunteers expanded to 3 districts, successfully planting and
nurturing over 10,000 saplings in public parks, hills, and urban zones.
2023 – “Smart Forest” Initiative
Introduced IoT-based monitoring systems to track sapling growth and survival rates, turning forests into smart, trackable ecosystems.
2024 – Community & Governance Partnership
Partnered with eco-clubs, housing societies, and local governance
bodies to support decentralised, community-led plantations.
2025 – Eco-Education Centers Established
Set up 3 urban eco-education centers for training, awareness, and
hands-on workshops on biodiversity and sustainable living.