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25 years of Cauvery Calling, 1st Quarter Newsletter 2023

17 July, 2023
4:01 PM

March 2023 marks the first anniversary of the global #SaveSoil Movement, which Sadhguru launched last year. But did you know that Isha’s efforts to save soil began 25 years ago? Since 1998, Isha volunteers have enabled the plantation of 88.5 million trees and assisted 172,600 farmers in transitioning to tree-based farming, a model that keeps soil organically rich and healthy. This quarter, the Cauvery Calling team in Tamil Nadu achieved a significant milestone - it enabled the planting of one crore saplings in one year all over Tamil Nadu. It’s no surprise, given that the Cauvery Calling Movement has become an enduring symbol of community inspiration for everyone from celebrities to ordinary citizens, and businessmen to policemen. Read on to learn what has kept Cauvery Calling buzzing in the first quarter of 2023.

Cauvery Calling Newsletter Jan-Mar 23
Cauvery Calling Hosts Seminar on Tree-Based Agriculture in Chikmagalur

Cauvery Calling Hosts Seminar on Tree-Based Agriculture in Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Field Stories
Want to See Joyful Plants? Come to the Cauvery Calling Nursery in Cuddalore

Want to See Joyful Plants? Come to the Cauvery Calling Nursery in Cuddalore

Field Stories
Over 1,000 Farmers in Pollachi Trained on Generating Multiple Incomes from Coconut Cultivation through Inter-Cropping

Over 1,000 Farmers in Pollachi Trained on Generating Multiple Incomes from Coconut...

Field Stories
Mysore Police Retrieve Lost Phone and Express Support for Cauvery Calling Project

Mysore Police Retrieve Lost Phone and Express Support for Cauvery Calling Project

Field Stories
Joyous Thaipusam Celebration at Cuddalore Nursery

Joyous Thaipusam Celebration at Cuddalore Nursery

Events
Actor Rajesh Kumar is Now a Farmer!

Actor Rajesh Kumar is Now a Farmer!

Human Impact Stories
Cauvery Calling Successfully Achieves Target of Planting 1 Crore Saplings in Tamil Nadu

Cauvery Calling Successfully Achieves Target of Planting 1 Crore Saplings in Tamil Nadu

Field Stories
Eastman Exports' Commitment to Cauvery Calling for 8 More Years

Eastman Exports' Commitment to Cauvery Calling for 8 More Years

In the News
A 10-Year-Old Boy's Gift to Cauvery

A 10-Year-Old Boy's Gift to Cauvery

The Isha Way
Ghanaian Musician and Influencer Supports Cauvery Calling Initiative

Ghanaian Musician and Influencer Supports Cauvery Calling Initiative

In the News
An Appeal
Help Us To Reach 242 Crore Trees To Revive Cauvery River
A long-term project of this scale and size cannot be accomplished without the consistent support of donors like you!
Cauvery Calling Hosts Seminar on Tree-Based Agriculture in Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Field Stories

Over 100 enthusiastic farmers in Karnataka attended a seminar on incorporating #treebasedagriculture and regenerative farming in coffee estates. Three progressive farmers and a renowned scientist shared valuable insights as resource leaders for the program.

Want to See Joyful Plants? Come to the Cauvery Calling Nursery in Cuddalore
Field Stories

Ever seen plants that seem to be bursting with joy? If you haven’t, you must visit the Cauvery Calling Nursery in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the world’s largest single-site nurseries in terms of annual production capacity, capable of producing a mindblowing 8.5 million saplings comprising 54 species of trees. What the Cauvery Calling Movement is doing for farmers in the Cauvery River basin spanning Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the Cuddalore Nursery is echoing locally in this small region: crafting a quiet revolution on multiple levels. Over 170 people work here; 160 of them are local rural women.17 of these women have blossomed into community leaders, supervising smaller groups. It has not only unlocked their innate potential, it has also transformed the lives of their families.

Over 1,000 Farmers in Pollachi Trained on Generating Multiple Incomes from Coconut Cultivation through Inter-Cropping
Field Stories

On 8 January 2023, we conducted a mega program in Pollachi to train 1,050 farmers on how to generate 15 sources of income from coconut cultivation. Experts discussed techniques to inter-crop coconut with high-value crops such as pepper and timber trees to increase farmer income, improve coconut yield by raising soil fertility and methods to add value to coconut-related products. The participants were greatly inspired and were eager to try several of the ideas presented. The program concluded on a high note, with full involvement from the participants, and good coverage in news media.

Mysore Police Retrieve Lost Phone and Express Support for Cauvery Calling Project
Field Stories

Kudos to #MysorePolice for tracking and retrieving a phone that a Nadi Veera lost in a rickshaw. With just the driver's name, they located the rickshaw in a matter of few hours and promptly called us to collect it. Their dedication to serving citizens is exemplary! When they found that we were #CauveryCalling volunteers, they were delighted and said that this project was very close to their hearts since it brings wellbeing to farmers and all life forms on the planet. They wished this project all the success.

Joyous Thaipusam Celebration at Cuddalore Nursery
Events

A joyous Thaipusam celebration marked the third anniversary of Cuddalore Nursery, with 130 sevadhars participating in the festivities. The main event was a procession within the nursery area, with sevadhars who had helped to plant and sprout seedlings (mulaipaari) carrying them on their heads and offering the mulaipaari to Devi, the main deity of Cuddalore Nursery. In addition to the procession, there were games with prizes organized by the local volunteers, and food was prepared and served by the sevadhars who funded the entire event themselves. Overall, the celebration was a demonstration of the sevadhars' devotion and heartfelt offerings to Devi.

Actor Rajesh Kumar is Now a Farmer!
Human Impact Stories

In this interview, actor Rajesh Kumar (widely popular for playing the television character Rosesh) talks about his efforts for the Save Soil movement and shares his experience of practicing regenerative farming incorporating tree-based agriculture. Rajeshji has been deeply involved with the Save Soil movement since the Rally for Rivers, and considers it an inspiration and guiding force on his journey from a successful actor to a passionate farmer.

Cauvery Calling Successfully Achieves Target of Planting 1 Crore Saplings in Tamil Nadu
Field Stories
Eastman Exports' Commitment to Cauvery Calling for 8 More Years
In the News
A 10-Year-Old Boy's Gift to Cauvery
The Isha Way
Ghanaian Musician and Influencer Supports Cauvery Calling Initiative
In the News
Cauvery river
An Appeal
Help Us To Reach 242 Crore Trees To Revive Cauvery River
A long-term project of this scale and size cannot be accomplished without the consistent support of donors like you!
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