Local Initiative Transforms Chamarajanagar with Tree Planting Efforts
From roads to shade in Chamarajanagar

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C M Venkatesh, a 53-year-old auditor, has planted approximately 17,000 trees in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, to combat the loss of shade due to road-widening. His initiative spans 160 km, involving local schools and residents, and aims to enhance the environment and aesthetics of the region.
- 01C M Venkatesh has planted around 17,000 trees along roads in Chamarajanagar, with 8,000 in the city alone.
- 02The initiative covers 160 km of roads, including key routes linking various towns.
- 03Venkatesh spends between ₹300 and ₹2,500 per sapling and approximately ₹12,000 weekly for plant care.
- 04Residents contribute by sponsoring water tankers for the trees during personal celebrations.
- 05The project has improved local climate conditions and aesthetics, with endorsements from local authorities.
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C M Venkatesh, a 53-year-old auditor and tax consultant, initiated a tree-planting campaign in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, after witnessing extensive tree loss from road-widening projects nearly a decade ago. Since starting in 2017, he has planted about 17,000 trees, including 8,000 along a seven-kilometre stretch in the city. His efforts extend over 160 km of roads linking various towns, involving local schools in the initiative. Venkatesh invests significant personal resources, spending between ₹300 and ₹2,500 per sapling and around ₹12,000 weekly for maintenance. Community support plays a crucial role, with residents sponsoring water tankers for the trees. The initiative not only enhances the local environment but also provides shade, improving the microclimate of Chamarajanagar. Local authorities, including M Malathi Priya, Conservator of Forests, have expressed willingness to collaborate on such environmental conservation efforts.
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The tree-planting initiative has significantly improved local climate conditions and aesthetics in Chamarajanagar.
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