CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In Rajasthan’s arid Barmer district, Bheraram Bhakhar, a 46-year-old educator, has become a symbol of environmental activism. Known as the ‘tree teacher,’ Bhakhar initiated the ‘Plant Trees, Save Life’ campaign in 1999 by planting 50 saplings in Dhola Akra. Since joining the Rajasthan education department in 2002, he has pledged one month’s salary annually to tree planting efforts, currently earning ₹90,000 per month.
Bhakhar has traveled over 32,000 km across Rajasthan, conducting street meetings and visiting schools to educate communities about environmental conservation. His campaign has connected 1.6 lakh individuals, focusing on protecting and replanting indigenous trees.
During the monsoon season, Bhakhar distributes and plants 50 to 60 saplings for free in villages, creating a network of … responsible for nurturing the young trees. His …
In addition to running a Gandhi … leads SAFE (Students Action for Environment … emphasize the need to protect ancient trees
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