Plant Today,
Inspire Tomorrow.
We are on a mission to make our region greener through
tree plantation, environmental education, and
community empowerment.
Founded by Prakash Sonthalia in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, in 2016, Punah Hariyali is transforming urban landscapes through native plantations, ecological restoration, and community action—fighting climate change and inspiring every citizen to become a guardian of nature.
Building a Greener, Healthier, Happier Region
At Punah Hariyali, our mission is to create a sustainable and green environment by planting trees, raising awareness, and engaging communities. We believe that small actions today can lead to a lasting positive impact on our Planet.
Numbers That Reflect Our Commitment
Trees Planted
Community Events
Locations Covered
Volunteers
Years
Punah Hariyali explicitly plants established 4-to-5-year-old trees weighing 50 kg, highlighting a massive competitive advantage: zero survival-lag and immediate environmental impact.
Unlike standard restoration projects that plant fragile, gram-weight saplings with high mortality rates, your organization jumps straight into a functioning ecosystem. Scientifically, about 50% of a tree's total living weight is water. Of the remaining 25 kg of dry biomass, 50% is pure carbon (12.5 kg). When converted to the weight of atmospheric CO2 originally pulled from the air (multiplying by 3.67), each tree has already permanently locked away 45.8 kg of CO2.
Across 30,000 trees, Punah Hariyali's afforestation efforts already safely store 1,375 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2).
What We Do
Rebuilding Nature Together.
We bring together all citizens for a lasting change to nurture every tree, we turn green action into a shared, lifelong commitment. Nurture nature, and nature nurtures us all.
Native Trees, Lasting Impact.
We plant indigenous, shade-giving, and oxygen-rich trees that strengthen biodiversity, improve air quality, and help restore ecological balance for future generations
Plant. Protect. Prosper.
Every tree which is 4-5 years old and weighs 50 kgs. is entrusted to local residents and community partners, ensuring long-term care, higher survival rates, and a shared commitment to a greener future.
Plantation Drive
Environmental Education
Green Spaces
Awareness and Outreach
Chemical Free Agriculture
Creating Outside Living Spaces With TREES
PUNAH HARIYALI is a community-driven environmental movement creating greener, healthier, and more sustainable urban spaces. Through native tree plantation, urban afforestation, and community participation, we restore green cover while inspiring people to protect and nurture every sapling.
By bringing together citizens, businesses, institutions, and young volunteers, we turn tree plantation into a shared responsibility—contributing to cleaner air, biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable cities.
Plant today. Nurture tomorrow. Grow a greener future.
We Envision a Greener India
Our Vision: To create greener, healthier, and climate-resilient communities where citizens actively contribute to environmental conservation, helping build sustainable urban ecosystems for present and future generations.
Our Mission: To promote urban afforestation and environmental sustainability by increasing green cover, encouraging community participation, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for the planting, protection, and long-term care of trees.
Prakash Sonthalia: A Vision for a Greener Tomorrow
About the Founder
Prakash Gajanan Sonthalia, popularly known as Chintu, is a hotelier, social worker and philanthropist with a strong commitment to environmental and community welfare. Since 2016, he has been actively involved with PUNAH HARIYALI, working to raise awareness about climate change and promote tree plantation, water conservation, waste reduction and sustainable living.
Through his leadership, the initiative has supported the plantation of more than 30,000 trees and encouraged citizens, institutions and communities to take greater responsibility for their environment. His work reflects a simple belief: a greener future begins when people come together and take action today.
His vision is to make every community greener, healthier and more sustainable—one tree and one citizen at a time.
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Whether you plant a tree, volunteer your time, or spread awareness -- every action matters.
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Hotel Geeta Complex, Telephone Exchange Road, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh 495001 India