Objective
To promote sustainable living by encouraging planting of trees.
Sustainable Living
MyTree Project aims to inspire harmony with nature to energise our immediate eco-systems and reducing our personal footprint. The initiatives envisage working closely with governments, businesses and local communities to facilitate sustainable living. The project encapsulates a mode of living where we live within the innate carrying capacity of the planet and inform the stakeholders about the dangers of global warming, increasing pollution, indiscriminate mining, elimination of forest cover, unregulated expansion of urban spaces and exploding population growth will be part of the campaign. Afforestation, rain harvesting and maintenance of water bodies will be undertaken with due diligence.
MyTree
MyTree is inspired by the Sanskrit word – Maitri – meaning amity. Amity conforms to the concept of Manav Ekta (oneness of humanity) propounded by Sri M, which is being implemented through the various programs of the Mission. It is envisioned that by encouraging an individual/community-led partnership to plant trees, a natural human alliance will be formed to ensure a sustainable relationship with nature. This amity or Mytree (derived from Maitri) will become the crux of the proposed initiative.
7000*+
Trees planted
32,000*+
Seedballs sown
70*+
MyTree Academy workshops
9000*+
Students sensitised
*As of 30 June 2025
Impact
- Collaborations: Working hand-in-hand with eNGOs, other organizations, the defence forces, Gram Panchayats, local groups, and individuals have encouraged volunteers and donors alike to support and achieve the goals of the MyTree initiative.
- Creation of Biodiversity Park at Gurgaon: Spearheaded by the NGO “I Am Gurgaon,” The Satsang Foundation (TSF) contributed 1000 saplings, planted by MyTree volunteers at the Aravalli Biodiversity Park in September 2016 spanning an area of 692 acres.
- Plantation Drives: From building sapling nurseries to plantation drives, The Satsang Foundation’s green initiative has gathered great momentum with Bengaluru city becoming the launch pad of MyTree. Plantation of saplings of local tree species have been organized at Chandigarh, Chennai, The Sacred Grove at Chowdepalle, Coimbatore, Delhi, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Madanapalle, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, The Peepal Grove School at Sadum.
- Each One, Plant Two Movement: This movement encourages the planting of saplings in an individual capacity, nurturing and caring for them in the spirit of maitri – friendship with Nature.
- MyTree Academy Workshops: These workshops are being carried out in schools in Nashik and its vicinity by trained MyTree volunteers under the aegis of the Aviral Godavari Mission to help create sapling nurseries with the active involvement of students. Saplings are being given to students to nurture, until they are ready to be transplanted on the Brahmagiri. The objective is to sow seeds of maitri in young minds, the future of Bharat and sensitize them to blossom into environmental stewards.
MyTree Seed Packets
Building on the experience of the ‘I Grow My Greens’ initiative last year, this Gurupurnima, MyTree is providing the opportunity to grow a healthy you, while also contributing to a healthy planet! We have identified 23 different Plants & Trees that are 1. Easy to Grow with little maintenance. 2. Its crop has essential nutritional value 3. Native varieties that contribute to the biodiversity of this geographical area.
| Plant name | How to Plant | How to Take Care | How to Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus Aritis (அரைக்கீரை) | Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep, 4-6 inches apart. | Needs good sunlight and well-drained soil. Harvest outer leaves often. | Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry weather. |
| Tropical Amaranth (சிறு கீரை) | Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep, 4-6 inches apart. | Full sun to partial shade, fertile soil. Harvest regularly to encourage new growth. | Water deeply and regularly; don’t let the soil dry out |
| Foxtail Amaranthus (சிகப்பு தண்டு கீரை) | Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep, 4-6 inches apart. | Full sun is best. Prefers rich, well-drained soil. | Keep soil evenly moist. Avoid waterlogging. |
| Bhendi / Okra (வெண்டை) | Sow seeds 1 inch deep when soil is warm. | Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil. Harvest pods every 1-2 days. | Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting |
| Cluster Beans (கொத்தவரை) | Sow seeds 1 inch deep in warm soil. | Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. | Water moderately; less once established, more when flowering/fruiting. |
| Snake Gourd (புடலை) | Sow seeds directly 1 inch deep. Provide a strong trellis or support. | Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil. Needs support to climb. | Water consistently and deeply, especially when fruiting. |
| Ridge Gourd (பீர்கன்) | Sow seeds directly 1 inch deep. Needs a strong trellis or support. | Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil. Fertilize monthly. | Water consistently and deeply, especially when fruiting. |
| Bottle Gourd (சுரை) | Sow seeds directly 1 inch deep. Provide a strong trellis or support. | Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil. Needs good support to climb. | Keep soil consistently moist, especially during growth and fruiting. |
| Laplap / Bush Beans (செடி அவரை) | Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 4-6 inches apart. | Full sun, well-drained soil. Relatively low maintenance. | Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development. |
| Radish (முள்ளங்கி) | Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep, 1 inch apart. Plant small batches every 1-2 weeks. | Full sun to partial shade. Prefers cool weather and loose soil. | Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness and cracking. |
Donate
Let us join hands to make our planet more sustainable for all species. Please contribute to the My Tree initiative here.
