As North India grapples with extreme heatwaves, the residents of Delhi NCR are desperately heading to the hills for a breath of relief. But the very act of fleeing is silently making the problem worse. The recent news from Almora and Haldwani paints a worrying picture — a 92 km stretch now takes 8 hours,Continue reading “Heatwave Exodus: Delhi-NCR’s Escape to the Hills Is a Warning, Not a Solution”
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🌟 Madhuri Varshney Honoured with ‘Prerna Deep’ Award by Navbharat Times 🌟
A Torchbearer of Change, A True Inspiration for Society We are proud to share that Madhuri Varshney, the heart and soul of Rise Foundation, has been honored with the ‘Prerna Deep’ Award by Navbharat Times — a prestigious recognition given to individuals who inspire positive change and selfless service in society. With a legacy ofContinue reading “🌟 Madhuri Varshney Honoured with ‘Prerna Deep’ Award by Navbharat Times 🌟”
Resolution Passed in the General Body Meeting (GBM)
Date: 3rd April 2025Venue: OnlineChairperson: Smt Jaswanti Rawat Attendees: Madhukar Vasrhney , Munish Kundra, Prachi Bhandari, Dr. Prateek Singh Rawat, Madhuri Varshney Agenda: The meeting was called to discuss and resolve the following key matters concerning the operations and future direction of the Rise Foundation. Resolutions Passed The meeting concluded with a commitment to resolve the discussed challenges promptly and workContinue reading “Resolution Passed in the General Body Meeting (GBM)”
Empowering Citizens: Waste Segregation & Composting Session at MCD School South Ext. Delhi
The Rise Foundation, in association with United Way Mumbai, conducted an insightful session on waste segregation and composting at MCD School, South Extension. This initiative aimed to educate students on sustainable waste management practices and their role in building a cleaner, greener future. Led by Madhuri Varshney, an expert from Rise Foundation, and supported byContinue reading “Empowering Citizens: Waste Segregation & Composting Session at MCD School South Ext. Delhi”
How Miyawaki Afforestation Can Help Rishikesh and Dehradun Combat Climate Change and Rising Temperatures
Cities like Rishikesh and Dehradun, nestled in the Himalayan foothills, are facing growing challenges due to climate change and rising temperatures, despite their natural beauty and green surroundings. Here’s how Miyawaki afforestation can significantly help: 1. Urban Heat Island Effect Mitigation 2. Carbon Sequestration 3. Improved Air Quality 4. Flood and Soil Erosion Control 5.Continue reading “How Miyawaki Afforestation Can Help Rishikesh and Dehradun Combat Climate Change and Rising Temperatures”
Empowering Young Minds Against Plastic Pollution!
This week, in collaboration with WWF India, we had the privilege of conducting workshops at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Gurugram and Ghaziabad to address the critical issue of plastic pollution and its impact on our environment. Together, we explored:🔹 The devastating effects of plastic waste on our ecosystems,🔹 The urgent need to reduce single-use plastics,Continue reading “Empowering Young Minds Against Plastic Pollution!”
Comparison: SER’s Ecological Restoration vs. Miyawaki Afforestation
Both SER’s Ecological Restoration approach and Miyawaki Afforestation aim to restore degraded ecosystems, but they differ in methodology, scale, and long-term ecological impact. Here’s a detailed comparison: Aspect SER’s Ecological Restoration Miyawaki Afforestation Objective Restoring entire ecosystems, including soil, water, biodiversity, and ecological functions. Rapid afforestation in urban and degraded areas for quick green coverContinue reading “Comparison: SER’s Ecological Restoration vs. Miyawaki Afforestation”
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬: 𝟏𝟎-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐚
A forest in the making—just 10 months ago, this land was bare. Today, it’s a thriving green ecosystem! 🌿🌼 At 𝐕𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐚 (𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚), our Miyawaki plantation is a testament to how nature flourishes when given the right care. This dense, fast-growing forest is not just about trees—it’s about 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝Continue reading ” 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬: 𝟏𝟎-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐚”
Citizens Take Charge: Clean Air Through Miyawaki Afforestation in Delhi NCR
When the Government Falls Short, Citizens Take Charge! Air pollution in Delhi NCR has reached alarming levels, affecting millions of lives daily. Despite policies and promises, the pace of afforestation and environmental restoration by the government has been insufficient. But when authorities fail, citizens must take the lead! In a powerful step towards clean airContinue reading “Citizens Take Charge: Clean Air Through Miyawaki Afforestation in Delhi NCR”
Rise Foundation’s Miyawaki Forests Changing the Air of Delhi-NCR and UP
Jagran News Highlights the Inspiring Work of Madhuri and Madhukar Varshney On this Republic Day, Dainik Jagran featured an inspiring story of green revolutionaries—Madhuri and Madhukar Varshney—the visionary couple behind Rise Foundation, who have been on a mission to fight pollution and restore biodiversity through the Miyawaki plantation technique. 🌱 Greener Cities, Healthier Future TheContinue reading “Rise Foundation’s Miyawaki Forests Changing the Air of Delhi-NCR and UP”
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