Welspun Foundation for Health and Knowledge is dedicated to creating meaningful social value through sustainable and inclusive development initiatives aligned with its ESG vision. Guided by the belief that responsible growth must benefit communities as well as the environment, the Foundation works across education, empowerment, health, environment, and rural development through impactful programs such as WelShiksha, WelNetrutva, and WelKrishi. With an ambitious vision to positively transform over one million lives by 2030, the Foundation continues to act as a catalyst for long-term social change across India.

As part of this vision, the Foundation has launched Prakriti Sampada, an agroforestry-based tree plantation initiative connected with the Pune Shirur Road Project. The initiative reflects a deeper commitment to ensuring that infrastructure development progresses hand in hand with ecological restoration and community well-being. Rooted in the philosophy of giving back to the landscapes and communities that support development, Prakriti Sampada goes beyond plantation activities to create a sustainable model of environmental stewardship and shared prosperity.

Through agroforestry plantations, the initiative aims to restore green cover, improve biodiversity, and strengthen climate resilience in the region. At the same time, it supports small and marginal farmers by creating long-term livelihood opportunities through income-generating tree species. Every tree planted under the initiative represents both an environmental investment and a pathway toward economic resilience for rural communities.

Prakriti Sampada beautifully captures the idea that true progress is achieved when infrastructure, livelihoods, and nature grow together in harmony. By integrating sustainability into development, Welspun Foundation is nurturing a future where ecological balance and community prosperity remain at the heart of growth.

Project Planning & Execution

No of Trees: 50,000 Trees 

Plantation Location: Shirur, Maharashtra Pin-412210

Plantation Duration: 2nd June 2026 Onwards

Planting Methodology and Its Advantages

Agroforestry: Prakriti Sampada, the tree plantation initiative by Welspun Foundation for Health and Knowledge, is rooted in the agroforestry concept, a sustainable land management approach that combines environmental conservation with long-term community development. Through this initiative, Welspun Foundation aims to restore ecological balance while strengthening biodiversity, enhancing carbon sequestration, and supporting climate resilience. Agroforestry also improves soil fertility, enhances water retention, and reduces soil erosion, ensuring healthier and more sustainable landscapes for future generations.

Welspun Foundation recognises agroforestry as a powerful pathway towards environmental stewardship and rural empowerment. By integrating tree plantations with livelihood opportunities for small and marginal farmers, the initiative promotes sustainable income generation while reducing dependence on chemical fertilisers and encouraging natural ecological processes. Additionally, agroforestry creates valuable microclimatic benefits such as temperature regulation, wind protection, and shade for companion crops. Through Prakriti Sampada, Welspun Foundation reinforces its commitment to sustainable development, ecological restoration, and building greener, more resilient communities.

Advantages of Agroforestry

• Increased Farmer Incomes: This approach helps in increasing the farmer’s income by as much as 3 times. Farmers benefit from diversified income sources, lifting economic resilience.

• Improved Livelihoods: Agroforestry enhances farmers' resilience to economic and climate-related shocks by creating more sustainable and diversified farming systems.

• Biodiversity Promotion: Agroforestry supports a diverse range of plants and animals, creating habitats for wildlife and improving ecosystem health.

• Environmental Sustainability: This model reduces carbon emissions and promotes sustainable land management, aligning with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

• Food Security: Agroforestry enhances agricultural productivity and food availability by integrating fruit-bearing trees with crops, contributing to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

• Carbon Sequestration: Trees planted through agroforestry absorb carbon dioxide, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

• Climate Resilience: Agroforestry helps mitigate climate change impacts by improving land productivity and fostering biodiversity.

• Improved Soil and Water Management: Trees enhance soil fertility, reduce erosion, and increase water retention, resulting in more resilient farming.