Nelda blog

Nelda; is a synonym of companionship, co-operation and collective efforts for the environmental well-being. For almost three years, Nelda Foundation has been working for ecological restoration through tree plantation and maintenance. We have vowed to help plant and maintain about a billion trees in 25 years in Pune and all-around India. Indeed we cannot do it all by ourselves!  To achieve this massive goal, we need more helping hands, and inspired minds to join our mission. Through every activity…

India is enriched with a few NGOs which are dedicated to helping different sections of the society. Here we have tried to curate a list of some of them who are doing exceptional work and social service for the nation. This list is neither exhaustive nor based on any rankings.   1. PRS Legislative Research PRS is an NGO whose aim is to deepen and widen the legislative process by providing Members of Parliament with the required data and analysis for parliament debates and deliberations…

The growing need for environmental conservation has grabbed a lot of attention in the past few years. And thanks to the non-profit organisations in India, a lot of progress has indeed been made. Though we can't mention all of them, here are five notable organisations which are trying to build environmental awareness across India and making a difference through tree plantations.   1. Green Yatra This organisation organises tree plantation activities and inculcates the sense of…

Banglore was once known for its lush green surroundings and charming environs; but with many developmental and residential projects ramping in the city, it is losing that charm and freshness. Deeply concerned by the transformation of Banglore in a  concrete jungle, one cab driver in the city has taken up a mission to make the city green again. The cab driver is a 36-year-old man named Manjunath Swamy, who is a BTM Layout resident. He has grown up in Banglore and was unable to see the damage…

Indian entrepreneurs are venturing into every field and trying to establish innovative start-ups. Fortunately, there are also some startups trying to mitigate the environmental hazards. Combined with the passion for social wellbeing and technology-led products, these ventures are helping the country become greener. Here, we have compiled a list of 5 start-ups and entrepreneurs who have started ventures to promote sustainable development, waste management, alternative sources of energy and environment…