Shakti Organisation, with the support of the Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), has taken a significant community-led initiative to promote green cover and restore local ecosystems across Ramanaguda-, Gunupur, and Padampur Blocks of Rayagada district. Through 25 community nurseries, the organisation has successfully raised and planted more than 10,000 quality seedlings of indigenous and multipurpose species such as Harida, Bahada, Mahua, Mango, Jackfruit, Cashew, Amla, Lemon, Drumstick, Sapota, Sitaphala, Dalimba, Rakta Chandan, and Dhala Chandan. The initiative has actively engaged CFRMCs, women’s groups, and local youth in nursery development, plantation, and regular care of seedlings. This effort reflects Shakti Organisation’s strong commitment to community ownership, biodiversity conservation, forest restoration, and sustainable livelihoods. With continued support from FES, Shakti Organisation is strengthening local ecological resilience and creating a greener and more sustainable future for forest-dependent communities in Rayagada
