Courtesy: Manjari Foundation
CSR DESK, April 22 — On Earth Day 2025, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” India stands tall with grassroots organizations and visionary NGOs working relentlessly to protect the environment. From empowering communities to conserve water to restoring forests and promoting clean energy, these NGOs are shaping a greener, cleaner future for the country and the planet.
Here are 10 Indian NGOs leading the charge to save the Earth, with a special spotlight on Manjari Foundation and its transformative work.
🌿 1. Manjari Foundation (Rajasthan)
Born from the Self-Help Group (SHG) movement, Manjari Foundation works closely with women and communities to build resilience through natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart livelihoods. Its water conservation and waste management programs in Rajasthan have helped thousands of households adopt eco-friendly practices.
🌱 2. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Founded by the late Anil Agarwal, CSE is a policy think tank that conducts research and advocacy on issues like air pollution, sustainable development, and water harvesting. Their Earth Day campaigns often focus on urban sustainability and green building practices.
🐘 3. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
WTI is dedicated to protecting India’s rich biodiversity and endangered wildlife. Their work includes rescuing animals, restoring habitats, and working with local communities for wildlife coexistence—critical in the face of deforestation and habitat loss.
💧 4. Barefoot College (Tilonia, Rajasthan)
This innovative NGO empowers rural women to become solar engineers and champions of sustainability. Barefoot College also educates communities about water harvesting, renewable energy, and eco-literacy, bringing green solutions to India’s remotest villages.
🌾 5. SayTrees Environmental Trust (Bengaluru)
SayTrees engages urban residents in tree-planting drives, lake restorations, and afforestation initiatives. Their Earth Day campaigns often involve school children and volunteers in creating urban forests across Indian cities.
🧪 6. TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute)
A global leader in research and innovation for sustainable development, TERI promotes clean energy solutions, green buildings, and climate change mitigation. Their Earth Day 2025 initiative focuses on low-carbon transitions in urban infrastructure.
🌳 7. SankalpTaru Foundation
Using technology to drive tree plantation, SankalpTaru has planted over 3 million trees across 21 Indian states. The NGO allows individuals and corporates to plant trees digitally and track their environmental impact in real time.
🌍 8. Development Alternatives (DA)
DA is known for pioneering work in sustainable livelihood creation, clean technologies, and climate-resilient infrastructure in rural India. Their Earth Day initiatives include awareness drives, eco-tech innovation, and green skill development.
🌊 9. Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN)
Led by passionate youth, IYCN conducts climate education programs, policy advocacy, and green entrepreneurship training. Their Green the Map initiative focuses on upcycling waste into sustainable lifestyle products.
🌼 10. Kalpavriksh
Kalpavriksh focuses on biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and community rights. Their work with indigenous communities ensures ecological justice, especially in forest and coastal regions under environmental threat.
🌎 India’s Earth Warriors at the Forefront
From deserts to cities, coasts to forests, these ten NGOs are proof that local action leads to global impact. On Earth Day 2025, as the world reflects on its environmental responsibilities, India’s green champions offer hope, inspiration, and a roadmap to a sustainable future.
