Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan Phase II Launched in Pune
The Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan Phase II has started in Pune.
This project, led by Tenneco Clean Air India Limited, Vaghmi Foundation, and the Indian Army, aims to plant 14,000 native saplings across India.
In Pune, 5,000 trees will be planted and maintained by Vaghmi Foundation, while 9,000 more will be planted in Pune and Gurugram with the help of the Times Employ India Foundation.
The goal is to make cities greener, improve air quality, and help the environment.
The first phase was successful, and now they are doing even more to help nature and make communities healthier.
Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan Phase II launched in Pune by Tenneco Clean Air India Limited, Vaghmi Foundation, and the Indian Army.
Aim to plant 14,000 native saplings across India, with 5,000 in Pune and 9,000 in Pune and Gurugram.
Inaugurated at Army Cantonment Land in Pune on Saturday.
Goals include improving urban biodiversity, enhancing air quality, reducing heat island effects, and restoring degraded ecosystems.
Builds on the success of Phase I, which planted 5,000 native trees in the same location.
- Who
- Tenneco Clean Air India Limited, Vaghmi Foundation, Indian Army
- What
- Launch of Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan Phase II
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Army Cantonment Land, Pune
- Why
- To improve urban biodiversity, enhance air quality, reduce heat island effects, restore degraded ecosystems, and contribute to long-term climate resilience.
Environmental Sustainability
Urban Development
Importance of Tree Plantation
Environmental Sustainability
Tree plantation is crucial for restoring ecosystems, improving air quality, and enhancing biodiversity.
Urban Development
Urban development projects often require land clearing, which can conflict with tree plantation initiatives.
- Organization
- Tenneco Clean Air India Limited, Vaghmi Foundation, Indian Army
- Location
- Pune, Gurugram
- Saplings Planted
- 14,000
- Inauguration Date
- Saturday
- CEO of Tenneco Clean Air India Limited
- Arvind Chandra
- Founder of Vaghmi Foundation
- Samaiirah