CREDAI-Pune Metro Launches Massive Tree Plantation Drive on World Environment Day
Pune, 5th June 2025: CREDAI-Pune Metro, in collaboration with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), kick-started an ambitious Tree Plantation Drive today in Hadapsar to mark World Environment Day. This initiative is a key part of CREDAI-Pune Metro’s larger City Beautification Drive, reflecting its commitment to planting 25,000 trees all over Pune and its vision for a greener and sustainable Pune. The pledge officially began today, aligning with the significance of World Environment Day.
The drive commenced with the planting of approximately 1,000 trees using the Urban Forest method, a proven technique for creating dense forests in urban areas. Ahura Builders led the execution of the plantation, supported by a local NGO that began the planting with around 50 trees. The community will continue the plantation effort in the coming days under CREDAI Pune’s guidance.
The plantation initiative was undertaken under the leadership of Shri Naval Kishore Ram, the newly appointed PMC Commissioner, and Prashant Waghmare, Chief Engineer, PMC, and Mr. Manish Jain, President, CREDAI-Pune Metro. The event saw active participation from CREDAI Pune members, community volunteers, and environmental NGOs. A few dignitaries who were present at the event were Mr. Balasaheb Dhavale Patil, Assistant Commissioner, PMC; PMC Deputy Engineers Mr. Umesh Shidruk and Mr. Hanuman Khalate; Corporators Yogesh Suryanshi, Nanda Lonkar, Prachi Alhat, Manoj Aba Ghole Patil, and Pramod Bhangire.
Commenting on the event, Shri Naval Kishore Ram, said, “We greatly appreciate the tree plantation initiative undertaken by CREDAI-Pune Metro. Such collaborative efforts between civic bodies and responsible industry partners are vital for building a greener, more sustainable Pune. Trees are not just a symbol of environmental responsibility—they are essential to improving air quality, conserving biodiversity, and enhancing the overall quality of life for our citizens. We look forward to continued partnerships that contribute meaningfully to the ecological well-being of our city.”
Speaking about the event, Prashant Waghmare, said “Marking yet another milestone in our mission to develop a greener Pune, this tree plantation initiative by CREDAI-Pune Metro reflects the power of collective responsibility. Every tree we plant today is a step toward a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. We are proud to support and encourage such efforts that align with our vision of a cleaner, greener urban environment.”
Manish Jain, President, CREDAI-Pune Metro said, “At CREDAI-Pune Metro, we believe that development must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. This Tree Plantation Drive, in collaboration with the Chennai-based NGO Communitree, is a significant step toward restoring green cover and building climate resilience in our region. We are inspired by the unwavering commitment of Mr. Satish Magar, Ambassador of the Green Council at CREDAI National, whose leadership continues to guide our sustainability initiatives. Together, we are working toward a future where progress and nature thrive in harmony.”
Key Commitments by CREDAI-Pune Metro through the Tree Plantation Initiative:
– 25,000 trees to be planted across Pune
– Urban Forest plantation method for faster and denser green cover
– 20,000 trees as part of the ongoing City Beautification Drive
– Plantation efforts to continue over the next three weeks
This initiative is a demonstration of CREDAI-Pune Metro’s responsibility towards the environment and the city. CREDAI-Pune Metro has partnered with PMC and the community to create a meaningful impact in the society on the whole. The event reflects the united efforts of public bodies, private sector stakeholders, and local citizens to make Pune a model for green urban development. Urban afforestation will improve air quality, enhance biodiversity, and create a healthier urban environment.
