Green initiative covers 37 schools across 15 villages near Adani Power’s Raipur operations; students and teachers encouraged to nurture fruit-bearing trees and promote environmental conservation
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 24, 2026: The Adani Foundation has distributed and planted 4,087 fruit-bearing saplings across 37 schools in 15 villages under its ‘Hariyar School’ (Green School) campaign, aimed at promoting environmental awareness among students and increasing green cover in rural areas.
Implemented under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Adani Power Limited (APL), Raipur, the campaign reached 3,913 students and 174 teachers. Saplings were planted on school premises, with students encouraged to take responsibility for their regular watering, care and protection.
The initiative covered schools in Mura, Mohrenga, Chicholi, Gaurkheda, Gaitra, Tarashiv, Raikheda, Bhatapara, Sontara, Khapri, Khamharia, Konari, Bartori, Bahesar and Chhataud. The saplings included mango, guava, lemon, jackfruit, sapodilla, custard apple and jamun.
The campaign was conducted over approximately one month, with participation from school principals, headmasters, teachers, local public representatives and members of the Adani Foundation’s CSR team. The ‘Utthan’ team also supported its implementation.
In Raikheda, saplings were distributed to students at four institutions: 86 at the Government Primary School, 167 at the Upper Primary School, 312 at the Swami Atmanand English Medium School and 261 at the Hindi Medium School.
Across schools in Gaurkheda, Mura, Tarashiv, Sontara, Khamharia, Konari, Bartori, Bahesar and Chhataud, another 3,652 students and 174 teachers received saplings for plantation on their respective campuses.
Beyond increasing greenery, the campaign seeks to make environmental conservation a part of students’ everyday lives. By involving children directly in planting and caring for trees, the initiative aims to develop a sense of responsibility towards nature and encourage the sustainable use of natural resources.
The Adani Foundation undertakes community development programmes in villages surrounding APL’s Raipur operations, focusing on livelihood enhancement, quality education, healthcare and infrastructure development.
