(Funded by State Bank of India)
Project Site: Karnataka Samskrit University, Kudur
Scale: 30,000 plants across 100 acres
Implementation Strategy:
- Land Preparation:
- Deep ploughing along contours
- Complete weed removal
- Species Selection:
- 14,800 bamboo (perimeter bio-fence)
- 17,200 mixed saplings (fruit/medicinal/timber)
- Sustainable Maintenance:
- Drip irrigation with 10,000L storage tanks
- Monthly growth monitoring
Survival Rate: 89% (as of 2024 audit)
5. Rainwater Harvesting System
(Sponsored by Lowe’s India)
Location: Morarji Desai Govt. School, Bangalore
Implemented Solutions:
- Surface Water Harvesting:
- 3 injection wells
- 300m trenching
- Rooftop Collection:
- 5,000 sq.ft. catchment area
- 30,000L storage capacity
Educational Component:
- 12 workshop sessions for students
- ‘Water Conservation Club’ formed
- 150 medicinal plants planted