Paddling for a cause: Saving the last lung and 2500 trees of Jaipur

We are not just making the world’s most eco-friendly paper from elephant poo — we are empowering rural communities, feeding the very elephants who inspire our work, and building a global movement to save the planet’s remaining forests. To protect Jaipur’s Only Self-Grown Natural Forest — the Last Lung of Jaipur — and its 2,500 trees and 85 bird species, we took our mission to the roads.

A large group of people, including men, women, and children, gathered on the steps of a pink and gold architectural building, possibly a temple or monument, holding banners and signs related to environmental or community causes.
Group of people riding bicycles on a city street with cars and motorcycles nearby, greenery on the sides, and buildings and billboards in the background.
Group of people on a busy road, some riding bicycles and others standing, participating in a protest or rally, with a large bus and cars in the background.
Group of women and girls standing outside the gates of Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya in Jaipur, India. Two girls with bicycles are in the front, with one woman touching her forehead in a greeting gesture. The scene appears to be a celebration or gathering.


At just 7 years old, Bhavya joined me as we cycled 300 km from Jaipur to Delhi, carrying a message of hope and responsibility for our planet.

There are very few examples in the world of such a young generation taking such a bold stand for nature.
We are proud to be part of this living story — a movement where people and forests grow together.

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