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Green Foundation Nagpur

Towards a Greener Nagpur.

Green Foundation Nagpur (GFN) brings together systematic tree plantation (native species), conservation of biodiversity, urban beautification with public participation to build more green, clean and climate-resilient Nagpur city.

Hon'ble Shri Nitin Ji Gadkari

Conceptualized by Hon’ble Shri Nitin Ji Gadkari, Union Minister, Government of India & Founded in Aug’2022.

Our vision

Green Nagpur. Clean Nagpur. Beautiful Nagpur. Environmentally Sustainable Nagpur.

To promote public-driven green movement built on systematic planning and institutional collaboration.

Green Foundation Nagpur

Green Foundation Nagpur is a registered non-profit charitable organization working to make Nagpur India's greenest, cleanest and most environmentally sustainable city.

Our Mission

To promote environmental conservation through systematic tree plantation (native species), protection of biodiversity, urban landscape development with active public participation.

Built for Responsible Implementation

GFN combines:

  • Technical Leadership
  • Transparent Governance
  • Institutional Networking

Plan, execute and maintain green projects at various locations such as public institutions, residential & industrial areas, road median, avenues, etc.

12A and 80G Recognized charitable status
CSR-ready Eligible to receive CSR support
Citywide network Institutions, industries and volunteers

Highlights

Impact at a glance.

Plantation footprint 16,000+

Trees planted

In and around Nagpur till June’2026.

Road median plantation

Three key city stretches

  • Variety Sq. to Bole Petrol Pump
  • Bole Petrol Pump to Lahuji Salve Chowk (Futala Chowk)
  • Hotel Pride to Rahate Colony Sq. (Kriplani Sq.)
Technical support 10 lakh trees

Proposed plantation in 2026

Support to NMC and NIT, covering 5 lakhs in urban Nagpur and 5 lakhs in rural Nagpur.

Projects

Every project has a story and a lasting impact.

Explore our work across plantation, city beautification and pollution control.

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Project category

Plantation

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Plantation

More than 16,000 indigenous and ornamental trees planted in Nagpur, which includes Bajaj Nagar, Maharajbagh, Ramdaspeth, VIP Road, GMC and other public and institutional locations. Once these trees are planted and taken care of for 6 months to 1 year, the site is handed over to the respective land owner for further maintenance and care.

Sponsor acknowledgement:The plantation drive was sponsored by Solar Industries India Ltd., Datta Meghe Foundation, SMS Group, Raisoni Group of Institutions, Mall Constructions, Batukbhai Jewelers, Dande Hospitals and Chhatra Jagruti.

Institutional recognition

Plantations acknowledged by leading institutions.

Certificates and letters received by us acknowledge plantation work done by Green Foundation Nagpur and assurance by those institutions for continued maintenance of these plantation sites.

Infocepts FoundationCertificate of appreciation
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi VidyapeethPlantation acknowledgement
Government Medical College, NagpurPlantation certificate
Maharashtra Metro Rail CorporationPlantation and maintenance acknowledgement
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Project category

Beautification

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Walker Street

Development of Walker Street in Civil Lines with landscaping and artistic sculptures representing human expressions and emotions as seen during morning walks.

Sponsor acknowledgement:Sponsored by Jayaswal Neco.

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Baji Prabhu Chowk, Ram Nagar

Transformation of a major city junction through landscape development, public art and a more welcoming civic environment.

Sponsor acknowledgement:Sponsored by Batukbhai Jewelers and Dande Hospital.

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Bharat Ratna Photo Gallery

Informative displays of Bharat Ratna awardees on Wardha Road flyover, helping citizens connect with India’s national icons.

Sponsor acknowledgement:Sponsored by Solar Industries India Ltd.

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Param Vir Chakra Photo Gallery

A public photo gallery honouring Param Vir Chakra awardees, spanning from Bhole Petrol Pump to Lahuji Salve Chowk and celebrating stories of exceptional courage and service.

Sponsor acknowledgement:Sponsored by Solar Industries India Ltd.

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Angadata Smarak

A public memorial and awareness initiative dedicated to organ donation and the spirit of giving.

Sponsor acknowledgement:Sponsored by Mall Construction and Chhatra Jagruti.

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Project category

Pollution Control

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Areas of work

Environmental advisory and awareness initiatives that support more responsible use and management of water resources.

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Advisory services for improving performance of sewage treatment plants.

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Reuse of treated sewage for plantation.

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Participation in conference and awareness programs on water and waste water.

Governance

Experienced leadership, transparent stewardship.

Meet the people driving Green Foundation Nagpur's vision forward.

Hon'ble Shri Nitin Ji Gadkari
Chief Patron

Hon'ble Shri Nitin Ji Gadkari

Union Minister, Government of India

Dr. Satish Wate
President

Dr. Satish Wate

Former Director, NEERI

Er. Gururaj Kundargi
Vice President

Er. Gururaj Kundargi

Former CMD, MOIL

Adv. Nishant Gandhi
Secretary

Adv. Nishant Gandhi

Former Corporator, NMC

Shri Ajay Agrawal
Treasurer

Shri Ajay Agrawal

Industry and Academia

Adv. Radhika Bajaj
Board Member

Adv. Radhika Bajaj

High Court practitioner

Prof. Dr. Vasant Mhaisalkar
Board Member

Prof. Dr. Vasant Mhaisalkar

Former Professor, Environmental Engineering, VNIT

Dr. D. G. Garway
Board Member

Dr. D. G. Garway

CEO and MD, Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

Shri Dilip Chinchmalatpure
Board Member

Shri Dilip Chinchmalatpure

Biodiversity and tree-transplant specialist

Capt. Dr. L. B. Kalantri
Board Member

Capt. Dr. L. B. Kalantri

Former Director, Sericulture and Professor, PKV

An appeal to people of Nagpur

We look for your continued support. Let us collaborate to make Nagpur greener. Tell us whether you want to explore CSR implementation, institutional plantation, volunteering, an adopt-a-tree programme or another green initiative.