Before and After: Reclaiming the Land, Reviving the River
Field Stories
Farmer Trainings: Providing Knowledge, Empowering Farmers
Events
In FY 2024-25, Cauvery Calling has already conducted 9 sessions led by over 60 expert trainers, reaching 10,069 farmers in person and 14,691 livestream participants. These sessions shared cutting-edge insights from scientists, marketers, and experienced farmers, and provided comprehensive information on various tree-crop varieties—empowering farmers with the tools they need for success. ...Read More
Tamil Nadu Minister Lauds Isha’s Efforts
Events
At the Dharapuram Tree Spices Seminar, over 5,000 farmers gathered to explore the potential of tree-spice crops like nutmeg and cinnamon. Tamil Nadu Minister M. P. Saminathan attended the event, lauding Cauvery Calling’s efforts and stating, “Isha is doing what the government should do.”
Farmers left with valuable insights from scientists and expert farmers, practical advice through a comprehensive guidebook, and the opportunity to purchase tree crops at reduced costs, thereby empowering them to diversify their crops and increase income. ...Read More
Project Updates as of September 2024
In the News
>> Enabled the plantation of 114 million living trees.
>> Helped 225,702 farmers transition to tree-based agriculture, including 7,597 farmers in the July-September 2024 period.
From Farm Labor to Life-Changer: Sangeetha’s Story
Human Impact Stories
Sangeetha, once a daily wage laborer, found a fresh start when she joined a Cauvery Calling nursery in 2021.“Earlier we struggled to afford enough food,” she shares, but today she is part of a larger mission—cultivating millions of saplings that will change the future of the Cauvery basin while securing her own livelihood. ...Read More
Anaadi Vikram Mishra’s Gift of Trees
Volunteer Stories
In honor of Sadhguru’s 65th, 66th, and 67th birthdays (2022-2024), Anaadi Vikram Mishra took on an inspiring challenge: to plant 65K, 66K, and 67K trees. His passion for Cauvery Calling drove him to surpass his targets for all three years, gifting lakhs of trees that will rejuvenate the land for generations.
Nature's Solutions: Murali’s Sustainable Journey
Human Impact Stories
When a pest infestation threatened his manjal kadambu (burflower tree), Murali turned to a natural solution: neem oil. Following Cauvery Calling’s recommendation, he used this eco-friendly spray, and within weeks, his tree was thriving again. Murali’s story is one of many showing that nature’s solutions can be just as effective as chemical alternatives.
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