“Nature can cater to our needs, not our greed."

The natural resources and ecosystems of Mother Earth are capable of providing for our essential needs, such as clean air, water, food, and shelter, but they are not limitless and therefore cannot sustain the excessive and unsustainable consumption driven by greed. Environmental degradation, such as deforestation, pollution and habitat destruction occurs when human activities for short-term gains and excessive consumption take precedence over the long-term health and sustainability of our planet. This imbalance between our needs and our greed leads to ecological imbalances, loss of biodiversity, climate change, and other environmental crises. To address ongoing environmental degradation, it's essential to recognize the importance of living in harmony with nature, respecting its limits, and adopting sustainable practices that ensure the well-being of both current and future generations. To this end Surya is putting in its mite in addressing the ongoing environmental degradation by taking resort to sustainable practices

Tree Plantation Surya Foundation conducts a Tree Plantation program every year before the onset of monsoons. With villagers from over 300 villages in 18 states coming forward of their own volition, In a joint effort Surya Foundation has been involved in tree plantation for almost a decade. This campaign not only seeks to plant trees but also spread awareness about the benefits they provide and the importance of their conservation. Trees for plantation are selected for their medicinal, fruit bearing properties and ability to prevent soil erosion. Trees planted include Neem, Guava, Mango, Peepul, Jamun, Moringa, Banyan etc.

• Every villager is given the responsibility of one tree.
• A tree guard is catered for all trees during their initial years.

The trees planted by our volunteers and public cooperation have now started giving results with many trees now fruiting and growing tall. So far, more than 3.61 crores trees have been planted with a vast majority doing well and providing vast quantities of fruit and produce beneficial for medicinal purposes.

Water Conservation Importance of water for the very survival of mankind cannot be overemphasised. To keep this vital resource fit for consumption and preserve it for future generations Surya Foundation is making various efforts, like constructing over 500 ponds, deepening existing ponds, rainwater conservation harvesting with the willing support of the villagers.

Cleanliness Drive- “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”. Surya Foundation firmly believes in maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation. To this end it conducts a nationwide cleanliness drive every year. Surya Foundation volunteers work with local villagers to clean the common areas like parks, roads, government schools etc. This activity helps in fostering a sense of patriotism and oneness when working together for a public cause. In 2022, this cleanliness drive was conducted in more than 7000 places all over the country.

Awareness Campaign- Surya Foundation volunteers conduct awareness drives on various issues related to the environment, health, hygiene, social evils etc, for school children and others in the village. Using aids like Banners carrying appropriate messages and through personal interaction, the theme of the awareness drive conveyed. The issues covered encompass cleanliness, water conservation, tree plantation, avoiding single-use plastics etc. In the year 2022, awareness campaigns, on various issues were conducted in more than 2500 locations all across the country.