Programme at a Glance
₹
1,00,000
Budget Used
◎
2000
Tree's Planted
~40 mt/yr
Carbon Offset
Executive Summary
The Plantation Programme was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society as a community-driven climate action initiative in environmentally fragile regions. With a dedicated budget, the programme successfully planted saplings across community areas, roadsides, and public spaces. The initiative directly engaged a large number of individuals and indirectly benefited many more through improved air quality, reduced heat stress, enhanced green cover, carbon offset and strengthened local ecology — creating widespread environmental and community impact.
Key Findings
- Plantation is among the most cost-effective climate interventions
- Community ownership significantly improves sapling survival
- Indirect beneficiaries form the largest impact group
- Environmental and social benefits are strongly interconnected
- Even limited budgets can create large-scale ecological impact
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Plantation Programme - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 1,00,000 |
| Tree's Planted | 2000 |
| Carbon Offset | ~40 mt/yr |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Water scarcity during summer months
- Protection of young saplings from grazing and damage
- Requirement for regular monitoring and care
Learnings
- Community ownership is critical for long-term sustainability
- Awareness activities improve sapling care and protection
- School and youth participation increases long-term impact
Methodology
- Field verification of plantation sites
- Observation of sapling survival, growth, and site conditions
- Community interaction with beneficiaries and local residents
- Compilation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Long-term environmental benefits cannot be fully measured within one year
- Survival rates vary due to climate conditions and water availability
- Some impact values are based on field observations and beneficiary reporting
Impact Analysis
- Increased local green cover
- Reduced dust and air pollution
- Improved micro-climate and lower heat stress
- Carbon absorption and oxygen generation
- Improved soil stability and moisture retention
- Support for birds and small wildlife
- Strong community participation and local ownership
- Increased environmental awareness among youth
- Greater sense of responsibility toward nature
- Improved quality of life in plantation areas
- Trees maintained by local residents
- Minimal recurring financial input required
- Environmental benefits increase year after year
- Community ownership ensures long-term protection
- Roadside and highway plantation
- Urban and peri-urban green belts
- Village commons and public land
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