We need to protect the environment - this is our first and foremost duty as citizens of this world. If we take care of our environment, it will take care of us and bring us health, prosperity and happiness. 
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
We need to protect the environment - this is our first and foremost duty as citizens of this world. If we take care of our environment, it will take care of us and bring us health, prosperity and happiness.
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Afforestation Matters
Combat Climate Change – Trees are nature’s most effective carbon sinks
Heal the Soil – Restore fertility and reduce erosion
Preserve Biodiversity – Protect endangered species & local ecology
Empower Communities – Provide food, income, and sustainable livelihoods
Our Approach
We follow a four-pronged strategy that ensures long-term, sustainable impact:
Community Driven – Local youth, farmers, and women take ownership
Comprehensive – Tailored to each ecosystem & geography
Sustainable – Thrives beyond the initial planting phase
Scalable – Models easily replicated across regions
Our Impact So Far
100+ million trees planted
in 36 countries & 26 Indian states
38,70,760 Lakshmi Taru trees
across India
2,12,000
Palmyra palms
planted in 1 hour – World Record, Tamil Nadu
300-acre Carbon Sink
at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru
1,75,000 people benefitted
in Sundarbans through mangrove & vetiver plantations
Flagship Initiatives
Mission Green Earth
Launched in 2008 with UNMC & UNEP, inspiring millions worldwide to plant trees.
Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Kumudvathi (Bengaluru) – 1,05,000+ trees, 50+ species, 200+ villages impacted
Manjra Basin (Maharashtra) – 30,000+ trees, integrating agroforestry
Sundarbans (West Bengal) – 2,40,000 vetiver slips & 60,000 mangroves planted
Urban Afforestation
Navi Mumbai – 33 acres restored with 18,000+ trees, 90% survival rate
Miyawaki Forests – Dense native forests in urban centers
Community-Led Farmer Plantations
Custard apple & guava plantations in Maharashtra boosting farmer incomes
Agroforestry integrating horticulture & natural farming
Partnerships & MoUs
Collaboration amplifies impact. The Art of Living works with governments, corporates, and institutions to scale up afforestation.
Govt. of Maharashtra + SBI Foundation + The Art of Living
Tripartite MoU to plant 1,11,100 trees across Marathwada (Jalna, Beed, Osmanabad, Latur).
Govt. of Maharashtra (2018)
1,00,000+ custard apple saplings in Satara & Latur for soil, water, and farmer livelihoods.
CSR Partnerships – Navi Mumbai
Urban afforestation on 33 acres, with 18,000+ trees planted, 90% survival, biodiversity & butterfly park.
Nagpur District Initiative (2022)
With Forest Dept., corporates & institutions, 1,15,000 saplings across 40 acres, 1,300+ volunteers engaged.
Afforestation with Ashirwad – Odisha (April 2025)
With support from Ashirwad Pipes by Aliaxis, 14,000 native trees (Arjuna, Neem, Sirish, Raktha Chandan & more) will be planted across 3 sites in Cuttack, including Bada Samantapur, by March 2026.
Join the Movement
Every initiative under SSIAST is a step toward a healthier planet and empowered farmer communities. Together, we are building a movement that ensures food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability.
