Our Story
Grassroots NGO empowering rural communities in Maharashtra — Est. 2013
Our Journey
Est. 2013·Gatewadi, Parner, Maharashtra
Vanashree Gramvikas Pratishthan is a grassroots non-profit organisation rooted in Gatewadi, Parner taluka, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. Dedicated to transforming rural communities through sustainable development, we work directly with villagers to address challenges in environmental conservation, education infrastructure, and community wellbeing.
What began as a small group of concerned citizens planting saplings on barren hillsides has grown into a movement. Today, with over 1,000 trees planted, a school water tank constructed, and regular cleanup drives across the taluka, Vanashree touches lives through three core programmes — afforestation, education & infrastructure, and environmental action — each designed to create lasting, measurable impact in the communities we serve.
Frequently asked
What people ask about our work
What do we do?
We plant trees, nurture young saplings, and water growing plantations.
We organize cleanup drives to restore village land and riverbanks.
We support healthy communities through green, sustainable action.
How do we grow community forests?
We partner with residents and schools to select native saplings.
We care for trees throughout the monsoon and dry season.
We teach local teams to protect, prune, and monitor every grove.
Why join Vanashree’s green movement?
Because our work blends afforestation, cleanup drives, and village-led care.
We focus on lasting impact: cleaner fields, stronger soils, and cooler neighborhoods.
Every action supports Maharashtra’s rural health, education, and environment.
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Journey So Far
Key Milestones
Planted over 1,000+ native trees across Gatewadi and surrounding villages
Constructed a concrete drinking water tank at Gatewadi primary school
Received community land donation for environmental conservation projects
Conducted regular cleanup drives across 15+ villages in Parner taluka
Supported educational infrastructure for 200+ rural students
Want to be part of our journey?
We're always looking for passionate individuals to contribute their time, skills, or resources.