Programme at a Glance
₹
9,700
Budget Used
◎
200
Tree's Planted
~20 mt/yr
Carbon Offset
Executive Summary
The Plantation Programme was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society as part of its long-term environmental sustainability mission. With a modest budget, the programme planted saplings across community areas, roadsides, and public land. The initiative directly involved community members and indirectly benefited people living in nearby households. The programme contributed to improved air quality, reduced dust levels, increased green cover, carbon offset, enhanced environmental awareness, and delivered strong environmental and social value at low cost.
Key Findings
- Even small investments can generate meaningful environmental change
- Plantation provides one of the highest environmental returns per rupee
- Community involvement significantly improves sapling survival
- Indirect beneficiaries form the majority of environmental impact
- Plantation initiatives enhance both climate action and quality of life
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Plantation Programme - 2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Budget | ₹ 9,700 |
| Tree's Planted | 200 |
| Carbon Offset | ~20 mt/yr |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Water scarcity affecting sapling maintenance
- Need for protection of young saplings from damage and grazing
Learnings
- Community ownership ensures better sapling survival
- Environmental awareness leads to improved care and monitoring
Methodology
- Field verification of plantation sites
- Community interaction with beneficiaries and residents
- Observation-based assessment of tree health and green cover
Impact Analysis
- Improved air quality and oxygen levels
- Reduced dust and airborne pollutants
- Lower surface and ambient temperatures
- Improved soil quality and moisture retention
- Support for birds and small wildlife
- Increased environmental awareness
- Greater youth engagement
- Increased use of public spaces
- Stronger community bonding
- Improved pride in local surroundings
- Trees continue to grow and deliver increasing environmental, social, and economic benefits each year
- Community-driven care ensures long-term survival and ownership
- Low recurring maintenance requirements make the model sustainable
- Scalable expansion across additional communities, roadsides, and public land areas
- Can be seamlessly integrated with water conservation and climate action programmes
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