On December 2nd, 2022, Inchara organized a remarkable Tree Plantation Drive in collaboration with Indus Herbs at Bommasandra Govt Higher Primary School in Bengaluru. This initiative, part of our Pledge to Plant campaign, was especially significant as it coincided with the birthday of our Founder Trustee, Sachin Verma. We are thrilled to have partnered with the dedicated team from Indus Herbs for this noble cause.

The event witnessed the active participation of Inchara volunteers, school children, and staff who joined forces to plant 1000 saplings of indigenous medicinal plants. These saplings encompassed a diverse range of 60 different species, including Mahua, Mango Bakul, Curry Leaf, Indian Sandalwood, and many more. The choice of indigenous plants not only contributes to the local ecosystem but also holds immense medicinal value.

While the planting was a momentous occasion, it was just the beginning of a long-term commitment to nurture and maintain the green space. Indus Herbs will take charge of ensuring the well-being of the plants for one year, encompassing regular de-weeding, watering, trash collection, hedge plant trimming, and training the school staff for proper upkeep and maintenance. This collective effort will create a vibrant and biodiverse environment that will benefit the surrounding community.

Witnessing the tiny hands of the school children sow the seeds of the future was a truly heartwarming experience. Their innocent laughter and enthusiasm filled the air, symbolizing a hopeful and sustainable tomorrow. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volunteers and friends who wholeheartedly contributed to the success of this tree plantation drive.

Inchara remains committed to fostering a greener and healthier world through such initiatives. We firmly believe that every tree planted is a step towards a better future, and we are proud to have made a positive impact in the lives of the children, the community, and the environment. Together, let us continue to sow seeds of hope and nurture a sustainable legacy for generations to come.

The second Covid-wave is still at large in India, and we are all confined within the walls. But the lockdown has made catastrophic impacts on the lives of the less fortunate. Inchara had organized a pledge campaign for the month of July 2021. We asked all Incturites and Inchara volunteers to pledge for something they believe in and they can work towards the cause from their homes. The pledges were in 3 avenues- COVID relief, education, and environmental sustainability. The volunteer who achieves most pledges will be awarded the Most Sustainable Volunteer.​
 
We have proposed a set of pledges in each field that can be undertaken from home or while remaining socially distanced and safe. Some of our pledges were to share knowledge, spread awareness about sustainability, and helped to challenge the taboo against vaccination. Some volunteers chose to take one pledge while some went for two or even three. Each and every volunteer had put immense effort toward fulfilling their pledge. ​

Ekata Mehul is awarded as Inchara’s Most Sustainable Volunteer. Ekata Mehul is the Director and CEO at Orena Solutions and Blazing Arrows Pvt. Ltd. She is heavily invested in the field of education and through the duration of our July 2021 Pledge Campaign, Ekata had taken on three education pledges.​

• She pledged to read two articles regarding education and sustainability.​
• She pledged to share a social media post about education​
• She pledges to walk 1000 steps a day to contribute to education.​

Inchara draws immense inspiration from these superheroes in the real world, and we aspire to contribute, converse and conserve our society and environment in every way possible.

Inchara has partnered with Bangalore Environment Trust to take up various projects for Heritage Tree Plantation & Lake Conservation. On 20th March 2021 Inchara volunteers carried out their first lake preservation activity along with the BET team and the local Bellandur community to convert the wastelands of Satish Dhawan’s Community Biodiversity Park into an oxygen bank. ​

A stretch of roughly 18 acres of land has been used to plant more than 2000 saplings of indigenous, medicinal plants like Arjuna, Peepal, Jamun, Banyan, etc. This green stretch will be the region’s oxygen bank and will help in mitigating the menace of pollution and miasma in the air. ​

Presently, a 340-meter stretch is curated as a prototype which will be expanded and replicated in the coming days for the entire wasteland. The initial prototype that is currently being rolled out under the seasoned guidance of Shri Yellappa Reddy is expected to be a potential carbon sink for the area because the stretch will be adorned by plants that will help purify the air.