Isha Nursery Pudukkottai is a plant nursery operated under the ecological initiatives of the Isha Foundation, located in Sikkapatti near Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It serves as part of the Project GreenHands network of nurseries aimed at increasing green cover and providing native tree saplings to local communities.
Affiliation and Purpose
Established under Project GreenHands, the nursery contributes to large-scale afforestation and rural greening projects across Tamil Nadu. It propagates indigenous and economically valuable tree species, supporting both environmental restoration and farmer livelihoods.
Products and Activities
Isha Nursery Pudukkottai cultivates saplings of native trees, fruit-bearing varieties, and medicinal plants. These saplings are distributed for plantation drives, urban greening, and farm forestry. The nursery also supplies planting materials for Cauvery Calling, a major river revitalization campaign promoting agroforestry.
Community and Impact
The nursery operates as a local employment hub, engaging rural youth and volunteers in nursery management and tree-planting activities. Its outreach programs raise awareness about soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity protection.
Recognition
Part of Isha’s state-wide network of nurseries, Isha Nursery Pudukkottai has contributed significantly to regional afforestation targets, helping propagate millions of saplings across Tamil Nadu through community participation.