The Impact We Seek
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A Greener Landscape: Increased tree cover, healthier soil, and improved water availability.
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Thriving Biodiversity: The return of native plants, birds, and pollinators.
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Stronger Communities: Empowered villagers, especially women and youth, with the skills and knowledge to manage their natural resources sustainably.
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Harmonious Coexistence: Reduced conflict between agriculture and local wildlife.
A Model for the Future
Project Green Malanpur is more than a restoration effort; it's a replicable model for how industry and community can work hand-in-hand to build a more resilient and sustainable future. By investing in nature and people, we are creating a blueprint for ecological restoration that can be applied across India's industrial landscapes.
SAJAG:
Socio-ecological action for just and green transformation
The Challenge
Malanpur, a thriving industrial hub in Madhya Pradesh, is facing an ecological crisis. Decades of development have led to degraded soil, shrinking green cover, water scarcity, and increasing conflicts between farmers and local wildlife like Nilgai. These challenges threaten both the environment and the livelihoods of the surrounding communities.
Our Solution: A Community-Led Green Revival
Landstack, in partnership with Godrej, is launching "Project Green Malanpur," an initiative to restore the ecological balance in 13 villages around the Malanpur industrial area. We believe the solution lies in empowering local communities to become stewards of their own environment.
Our approach is built on four key pillars:
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Understanding the Land: We begin by working with villagers—especially youth and women—to scientifically assess the local ecosystem. Together, we map biodiversity, test soil and water health, and identify the most critical areas for restoration.
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Building Local Capacity: We train Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Eco-Clubs, and farmers in sustainable practices like composting, water conservation, and organic farming, turning community members into green champions.
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Taking Action on the Ground: Based on our assessment, we implement practical, nature-based solutions:
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Planting native trees on farm bunds and common lands.
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Promoting natural farming to improve soil health.
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Building small water conservation structures to recharge groundwater.
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Creating natural buffers to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
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Monitoring Progress Together: We establish a transparent system where the community itself monitors the health of their restored ecosystem, ensuring long-term sustainability and success.