Daijiworld Media Network – Sullia
Sullia, Apr 11: Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, has lauded Gujarat-based entrepreneur and environmentalist Dr RK Nair, originally from Sullia, for his exceptional contribution to afforestation through the Miyawaki method. The appreciation was shared via Mahindra’s official account on X (formerly Twitter).
“I knew what a Miyawaki forest was but had no idea about Dr Nair and how he had created the world’s largest such forest in India. At a time when the US has taken sustainability off its priority list, I am just grateful that we have such heroes amongst us,” Anand Mahindra wrote. He also shared a video showcasing the Miyawaki forests created by Dr Nair across the country.
The post has received significant attention, with over 3.16 lac views so far. More than 13,000 users have liked the post, and around 2,500 have shared it on their own timelines.
Responding to the recognition, Dr Nair expressed his joy and said, “It is a matter of happiness when individuals like Anand Mahindra recognize our work and express their appreciation.”
Dr Nair launched his environmental conservation campaign in 2011. Since then, he has created 122 forests across 12 Indian states and planted over 3.2 million trees. These green spaces have been collectively named ‘Bharat Van’, and include memorial forests like the ‘Smriti Van’ inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. One such Smriti Van, dedicated to the memory of those who perished in the Kutch earthquake, houses over 5.25 lac plants.
Dr Nair has set himself a goal of planting one crore trees across the country.