Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Retired Man Plants 20,000 Trees in Kolkata
A 70-year-old man named Ramesh Chandran started planting and taking care of trees in Kolkata after he retired.
He noticed that many young trees were dying because no one was looking after them.
Every morning, he would carry water and spend hours nurturing the saplings.
At first, people didn't understand why he was doing this, but slowly, more people started helping him.
Now, many neighbors, security guards, and even children from 20 schools are involved in taking care of the trees.
Ramesh has planted over 20,000 trees, showing that one person can make a big difference by starting small and inspiring others to join in.
Ramesh Chandran, a 70-year-old retired man, has planted over 20,000 trees in Kolkata.
He started his initiative after noticing young trees dying from neglect and began nurturing saplings every morning at 5 AM.
Initially, he worked alone, but gradually, neighbors, security guards, and morning walkers joined in, turning his effort into a community movement.
Children from 20 schools are now learning to care for nature as part of the initiative.
Ramesh's dedication has inspired a larger community effort, demonstrating that individual actions can lead to significant environmental impact.
- Who
- Ramesh Chandran, a 70-year-old retired man
- What
- Planted and nurtured over 20,000 trees in Kolkata
- When
- After his retirement, starting at 5 AM every morning
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To prevent young trees from dying due to neglect and to inspire community involvement in environmental care
- Name
- Ramesh Chandran
- Age
- 70
- Location
- Kolkata
- Trees Planted
- 20,000+
- Initiative
- Community tree planting and nurturing
- Involvement
- 20 schools
- Partnership
- Aditya Birla Group
- Hashtag
- #ForceForGood