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Cauvery Calling Newsletter: Jan - Mar 2026
This quarter, 3,362 more farmers transitioned to tree-based agriculture and plantation of over 2.2 million trees were enabled. From a policy reform expanding farmers' access to high-value timber, to a farmer's ₹15 lakh return on 2.5 acres in 5 years—here's what happened on the ground.
Project Highlights: January - March 2026
In The News
Farmers transitioned to tree-based agriculture: 3362
Till date – 259,702
Planting of trees enabled: 2,218,042
Till date – 134 million
Farmer of the Quarter: Small Farmer Earns Big from Tree-based Agriculture
Human Impact Stories
In 2019, Murugesan from Ariyalur planted 2,000 Melia dubia saplings across 2.5 acres with Cauvery Calling's support. With a 90% survival rate, he earned ₹15 lakhs in 5 years, or about ₹6 lakhs per acre.
“It is a highly profitable investment. I am now expanding this model to another 3.5 acres.” — Murugesan, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
Cauvery Calling Reaches Final Round of the Mumbai Climate Week Innovation Challenge
Awards and Recognizations
He Set Himself a 12-Year Goal: 1 Lakh Trees for Cauvery
Human Impact Stories
Karthik from Erode felt personally responsible for Cauvery's decline, and when Sadhguru called upon people to enable 1 lakh trees each, he began approaching companies to donate trees to revive Cauvery.
One such company, Eastman Exports, spent nearly a year independently evaluating Cauvery Calling’s impact before coming on board. Over the last six years, they have enabled 72,000 trees and continue to support Cauvery’s revival.
Van Amirtham: Rainwater Harvesting Training on World Water Day
Events
On World Water Day, six agricultural experts shared their insights and success stories with over 2,000 participants, presenting practical approaches to water conservation in agriculture.
Participants also explored exhibits on rainwater harvesting and improving irrigation efficiency to restore water bodies and ecosystems. 7 experts were also honored as “Water Warriors” for their significant impact in the region.