Pochanpur in Southwest Delhi is expanding rapidly — and with it come rising pollution levels, heat stress, and a growing disconnect from nature. In this scenario, even small green patches make a powerful difference. 🌿 1. Better Air Quality (AQI) Micro-forests and green pockets help reduce particulate pollution. ☀️ 2. Reduced Urban Heat Island EffectContinue reading “Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact”
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Youth Power in Action: How Three GKFTII Students Are Documenting Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis
Delhi is among the world’s most pollution-affected cities, where deteriorating air quality has become a daily reality. Rapid urbanization, vehicular emissions, industrial activity, stubble burning, and dust pollution together push the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) into the “severe” category multiple times each year. While many people discuss this issue only through complaints or socialContinue reading “Youth Power in Action: How Three GKFTII Students Are Documenting Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis”
मिट्टी परीक्षण — धरती की सेहत का सच्चा आईना
हमारी ज़मीन, हमारे खेत और बगीचे की जड़ में छिपा होता है जीवन का आधार — मिट्टी।लेकिन यह मिट्टी कैसी है, इसमें कौन-से पोषक तत्व हैं, कौन-से नहीं — यह हम तब तक नहीं जान पाते जब तक हम इसका परीक्षण नहीं करते। मिट्टी परीक्षण (Soil Testing) एक ऐसा वैज्ञानिक तरीका है, जो मिट्टी कीContinue reading “मिट्टी परीक्षण — धरती की सेहत का सच्चा आईना”
200 Native Saplings Planted in Gurugram under Seva Pakhwada 2025
As part of the Seva Pakhwada 2025 campaign on 23rd Sep 2025 , Rise Foundation NGO joined hands with ONGC Videsh Limited to carry out a meaningful plantation drive in Govt School, Sector 4, Gurugram. In a collective effort to enhance urban green cover and combat air pollution, volunteers and local residents planted 200 saplingsContinue reading “200 Native Saplings Planted in Gurugram under Seva Pakhwada 2025”
10,000 Native Trees, One Forest: Rise Foundation’s Green Vision in Faridabad
10,000 Native Trees. One Urban Forest. That’s the bold vision Rise Foundation is bringing to life at Sector 33, Faridabad, through the Miyawaki afforestation technique. 🌳 Why Miyawaki? 🤝 Partners Who Made It Possible This forest isn’t just about planting trees—it’s about cultivating a living legacy: cleaner air, richer biodiversity, and a green space thatContinue reading “10,000 Native Trees, One Forest: Rise Foundation’s Green Vision in Faridabad”
Heatwave Exodus: Delhi-NCR’s Escape to the Hills Is a Warning, Not a Solution
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”
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”
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”
Rishikesh’s First Miyawaki Afforestation Project at GIC School: A Step Towards Sustainable Green Spaces
Rishikesh has taken a bold step toward combating climate change and restoring green cover with the completion of its first Miyawaki afforestation project at GIC School, Laxman Jhula. Led by Rise Foundation, in partnership with Taoveda Foundation, City Bird Rides, and Heal Ayurveda, this initiative marks a significant milestone for environmental conservation and education inContinue reading “Rishikesh’s First Miyawaki Afforestation Project at GIC School: A Step Towards Sustainable Green Spaces”
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