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Jyothi Reddy’s Life of Education, Organic Farming and Nature

Jyothi Reddy’s Life of Education, Organic Farming and Nature
A Life Well Planted · thehansindia.com

Jyothi Reddy spent many years running a school in a village.

She believed education could help children and communities grow.

She also cared deeply about nature, so she planted trees and farmed organically on land near her village.

Some local farmers first thought nothing would grow there, but later praised her work.

At her school, children learned about farming, composting and sorting waste.

When people tried to shut the school, local officials and the police helped protect it.

Reddy also brought visitors from other countries to learn and plant trees with villagers.

Now she is creating Uma Retreat, where people can learn, gather or enjoy nature.

Key facts

Retreat
Uma Retreat, named after Reddy’s mother, Uma Devi; it has not yet opened.
School experience
Reddy ran a village school for 23 years.
Ecological work
She began planting trees and farming organically on the land in 1992.
Village outreach
Tree-planting drives reached 14 neighbouring villages described as having no fruit trees.
International journey
A month-long project brought 24 participants from 15 countries to India.
Retreat activities
The planned space is intended for children and young people, workshops, meditation, writing and time in nature.

Quotes

Jyothi Reddy

Educator and founder of Uma Retreat

“I strongly believed in education. I felt it was almost a divine science — a guiding force that helped me move forward, whatever the challenges.”
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“I want people to feel what has gone into this place. I want them to experience something beyond an ordinary stay.”
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