Hariyali recently participated in the 12th Vrukshavalli Exhibition 2020 organized by Thane Municipal Corporation from January 10 to 12, 2020 at Raymond grounds, Thane. Hariyali participated with a lot of enthusiasm and fanfare at the event showcasing it’s various initiatives towards environment conservation
A function was organised at Tetavali by Vyakti Vikas Kendra, India and Hariyali to felicitate the donors and patrons of Tetavali project, on 2nd October 2019.
Mrs.Amruta Phadanvis was the chief guest. The guest arrived at sharp 2:30 pm. Dr. Mrs. Neelima Kulkarni welcomed and introduced the guest. The students of Shri Shri Ravishankar School, Mulund then presented a skit with the message for afforestation. Chief Guest then felicitated the representatives of about 10 corporate donors with certificate of appreciation. The labourers working at the site were also felicitated. Our esteemed guest her speech appreciated the work done by Hariyali and VVKI. Mr.Satish Athalye , proposed a vote of thanks. The program ended with National Anthem. Mrs. Phadanvis was keen on taking round at the site. She appreciated the work done by Hariyali and VVKI. She also planted a tree.
About the project
Forest department, VVKI and NGO Hariyali have tripartite lease agreement and are working together for this 33 acres land (project). This project of creating man made forest in near urban area started in 2017. The project is unique because it is been executed with the help of public participation. In last 3 years 14,000 plus endemic plants are planted with participation of about 6000 volunteers from schools and colleges, corporate offices, nature clubs, other NGOs and nature lovers. Over 10 corporate entities have joined together hands in this project.65% of the plantation area is brought under drip irrigation system and survival rate is about 90%. dams and bandharas are constructed for the purpose of water conservation and utilisation. All plants are tagged and approx. 1000 are geo-tagged. The site has invited butterflies, birds, and other forms of wild life making it a healthy ecosystem
Dr. Mrs. Neelima Kulkarni anchoring the programme
Our Esteemed Guest appreciating The Plantation Project
Satish Sir briefing about Tetavali and giving vote of thanks
Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis. taking round of plantation area
Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis taking note of plantation work
Hariyali Team
Vanaspati Udyan handing over function
Shri Satish -narrating the Purpose of the function
Dr. Kulkarni addressing the gathering
audience addressed by Dr. Kulkarni
document handed over to Shri. patil. ITI
_Shri Bahalkar handing the document to shri. Charegavkar
Shri. patil ITI
Shri Apte – vote of thanks
Team Hariyali
INTRODUCTIONS & INTERACTIONS
Hariyali was felicitated by The Government of Maharashtra on 15th August, 2018 for its active participation in the State’s campaign to plant 13 crore tree saplings this year. The State awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and a Trophy to Hariyali in recognition of the excellent contribution made towards this initiative .Award was presented by Mr.Eknath Shinde, Cabinet Minister(PWD) and Guardian Minister for Thane Dist. The award was received by Hon. Secretary Mr. Vishal Singavi and Jt. Secretary Mr.S.M. Sathe on behalf of Hariyali.
1.Coordinators – Sunil Poojari, Avinash Godbole
Guests –
WE Group Chembur,
35 Saplings planted.
2. With NSS Group Bandodkar College
PLEASE NOTE- ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO VISIT RABALE-TETAVALI PLANTATION SITE ANY TIME SHOULD SEND EMAIL TO hariyalithane@gmail.com /hariyalimulund@yahoo.com,coordinator for Tetavali : NITA THAKKAR.
KINDLY BOOK THE SLOT SO THAT WE CAN INFORM THE COORDINATOR OF THE TETAVALI PROJECT.
THIS IS FOR THE SAFE AND SMOOTH COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES AT TETAVALI.
ART OF LIVING SCHOOL STUDENTS -20
MAZGAON DOCK PARTICIPANTS-20
Group of 11 participants from Bajaj Electricals
worked in Nakshatra garden under the guidance of Dr.Mrs. Diwanji mam & Shri Vivekji Dhuru (Horticulturist)
Group of 40 participants from Third Sunday planted 12 saplings in Nakshatra garden under the guidance of Shri Vivekji Dhuru( Horticulturist) & Dr.Mrs. Diwanji mam.
Workshop on “Honey Bee Keeping” was organised by Hariyali on 17th February 2018 at our Rabale-Tetavali site. Mr. Sanjay Patil from Maharashtra Khadi & Village Industry Board conducted this workshop for about 2 hrs in the morning from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. at the Tetavli plantation site.Total 35 participants including 24 members of Hariyali and 9 students and 2 teachers from Zoology section of Ruparel College attended this workshop.Workshop started with introduction of Mr. Sanjay Patil by Mr. Salaskar, followed by brief introduction about Hariyali activities by Dr. Neelima Kulkarni and Mr. Satish Athlye and then workshop started with demonstration using honey bee box kept at the site. Mr. Sanjay Patil explained various aspects such as types of honey bees, construction details of the box,taking care of box and bees, plantation useful for increasing population of honey bees, life cycle of queen, worker, and drone bees, the way these bees work, etc. Demonstration was followed by interactive session where importance of bee keeping, use of various by products such as royal jelly, bees wax, honey, technique of removing honey without destroying the colony or bees were discussed. This interactive session was very informative. At the end of workshop vote of thanks was proposed by Project coordinator of Tetavli plantation Mr. Gondhale.
It was decided to keep two boxes permanently at our Tetavali site and with the help of Mr. Sanjay Patil Hariyali will support bee keeping activity. and study their changes,(Report by Mrs Neela Salaskar)
Dr.Mrs Neelima Kulkarni chairman of Hariyali Mulund Vibhag presented case study , SWM project of Hariyali , Under the Integrated solid waste management. Seminar organised by Somaiya College in collaboration with Mumbai Metropolitan region environment improvement society. Dated 11th January 2018
Participation by Some citizens, students of environmental science, representatives of TMC, BMC. Hariyali. About 30 participates were there
it was a module of a course – by mumbai metropolitan region environment improvement society –
Capacity development program in environment management.
It was about unique collaboration of MCGM and an NGO,Hariyali.& funder Vyakti VikasKendra India
(Report by Dr Mrs. Neelima Kulkarni )
Twelve students from Jr.college Vidyadhiraj Bhadup participated at MRN on 10th February 2018 time 2-4.30 pm.boys have done excellent job of separating Khas from pot & made 60 plants in
small milk bags grate job.
Hariyali conducted nursery activity @Kasarvadvli Thane 21-01-2018
Hariyali coordinator – Avinash Godbole, Rajesh Varsale No of participants – 12
Location Kasarvadavli Nursery Activity conducted in short – Garbage removal, De-weeding, Sapling grouping ,Taking stock of nursery activities, garbage, compound wall,saplings status checked
Vidhyadhiraj jr.college eight students along with teacher Mr.Bhatt on 20 th January participated Shramdan activity conducted by Dr.Mrs S Diwanji & Mrs.Jui Deshpande
Felicitation of Hariyali by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai “T” Ward
Hariyali was felicitated by the Assistant Commissioner of ‘T’ ward, Mulund, Mumbai Municipal Corporation, on Saturaday, the 30th December, 2017. Hariyali was working with ‘T’ ward for the last three years generating awareness in solid waste management. Under the leadership of Mr.Suresh Patankar & Mr.satish Athalye , Hariyali also successfully implemented bio composting projects in more than 50 societies as well as MCGM “T” ward gardens. This continuous effort is recognized by the Assistant Commissioner, ‘T ’ward, Mulund by giving momentum & certificate.
Mrs. Vibhavari Chande, Jt.Secy. Of Hariyali, Mulund, and Mrs.Geeta Potti, accepted the Award on behalf of Hariyali.
Some society members were concerned about the utilization of generated manure through compost units, Mrs. Vibhavari Chande guided them to utilize the organic manure in society gardens, nurseries, farm houses, or it could be donated to farmers or NGO’s like Hariyali who can utilize the manure effectively.
Marathon Galaxy society was also given ‘Award’ for successfully running bio composting unit. with the assistance of Hariyali Mulund Vibhag, Mrs. Geeta Potti, Member of Hariyali and also resident of the society accepted the ‘Award’ on behalf of Marathon Galaxy society. She advised the audience as to how to segregate the dry waste such as milk -bags, tetra- packs, e-waste etc.
Hariyali looks forward from MCGM for cooperation in New Year.
Felicitation of alliance groups involved in Tetavli Project of Hariyali and VVKI
An informative seminar was organised by Hariyali & VVKI on 22nd December, 2017 at Parmeshwari Centre, Mulund to brainstorm with environment lovers on collective strategy for survival of plants at its Tetavli project and also to felicitate all the alliance groups for their valuable contribution towards this Project. This was done under the guidance of Project coordinator Mr.Ashok Gondhale, Mr.Vivek Chandan, Trustee Shri Suresh Patankar, Secretary Shri Suryakant Apte, Seminar Co-ordinator Mrs. Vibhavari Chande with the help of Seminar Committee members Mrs. Meera Prakash, Mrs. Nita Thakkar and enthusiastic volunteers.
The event started with lighting a lamp by Hariyali’s Founder President Mr. Punam Singavi, Current President Shri Pradeep Lothe, Immediate Past President Shri Satish Aathalye, Secretary Shri Suryakant Apte and Trustee Shri Suresh Patankar.
The arriving members were given information about Hariyali by Mrs. Geeta Balan and Mrs. Aarti Chauhan. Mrs. Vibhavari welcomed the audience followed by a brief introduction of Hariyali and its activities since inception by Joint Secretary Mr. Shrinivas Sathe.
Mr. Suryakant Apte. presented gist of Tetavli Project, Tripartite Agreement, existing situation of Land, planning of the project,how we were coordinating with nature lovers for participation, work carried out as on date, how we are using water course for watering the plant throughout the year, etc.
Mr. Satish Athalye then pointed out the nature of aftercare which comprises of removing grass using four grass cutting machines, removing unwanted branches of plants, using manure, watering the plants by using submersible pumps from water course, the over head water tanks installed top of the hill and its importance for the survival of plants.
Dr. Neelima Kulkarni, Chairman of Hariyali – Mulund, presented the interim report stating the work done at Tetavli and also listed the participatory members which included corporations like Galaxy Surfactant, Crisil, MIAL,Bank of New York,DHL, schools and colleges like Pawar Public School, ICT college, Ruia College, Pillai College and many more nature lovers. After a tea break of 10 minutes.
Mrs. Vibhavari Chande, Joint Secretary of Mulund Vibhag threw light on the financial scenario in relation to seven years’ estimate of entire project. Mrs.Vibhavari Chande appealed to finance hariyali’s Manmade Forest at Rabale-Tetavli,
Mr. Ghatkal, representative of VVKI, stressed on the need and importance of man-made forest in urban areas.
Mr. Pradeep Lothe ended the presentation by discussing the plan of future activities and the way ahead in 2018-19.
The alliance groups and their representatives were then felicitated with a certificate, 1kg of organic manure (made from Hariyali’s home project of solid waste management by collecting Mulund’s market waste and converting it into bio compost) and a Tulsi plant in an environment friendly bag.
A panel discussion was then conducted chaired by Dr. Neelima with experts like Mr. Apte, Mr. Athalye and Mr. Ghatkal who discussed various issues related to the environment. An interactive Q & A session was also encouraged for which many from the audience voiced their queries which were satisfactorily answered by the panel. Audience expressed their appreciation for Hariyali’s efforts towards the society and also shared their memorable experiences of having worked with Hariyali in the past and their wish to continue doing so in the future as well.
Mrs. Amruta Iyer, daughter of life member Mrs. Meera Prakash, residing in London, who was highly impresssd by Hariyali’s work made an instant donation of Rs. 25000/- towards this project. The seminar ended with a vote of thanks by Mrs. Meera Prakash, for all the members involved in making the event successful.
Session was concluded after Tea and snacks.
Following participants were felicitated
| S.no | |
| 1 | Mial |
| 2 | Galaxy Surfactant |
| 3 | CGI information systems |
| 4 | DHL. |
| 5 | Rhenus Logistics |
| 6 | Rotact club Thane |
| 7 | Pawar Public school |
| 8 | Accenture |
| 9 | Satyaa sai seva sangh |
| 10 | Yoga meditation |
| 11 | Connect for |
ECO TOUR AT Keshav Shrusti, Meera-Bhayandar
On 17th December, 2017 (Sunday) an eco-tour was organised by Hariyali to Keshav Shrusti, Meera-Bhayandar. 27 members including Hariyali volunteers and nature lovers enthusiastically participated in this one day trip. After snacks The tour guide showed them a variety of medicinal plants 1) Ratan Gunj 2) Kadamb 3) Adulsa 4) Rakta chandan 5) Kailash pati 6) Aamla 7) Behda 8) Hirda 9) Ghost tree 10) Kanchan 11) Aapta 12)and many more and gave them useful information about their uses in day-to-day life. he has given the information how they save the cows,then we visited Rambhau Mhalgi Prabhodhini center, which trained the youth to become successful leaders in the future ,he has showed the video for information various activities, seminar, taken to trained the people, their library which can be used by any student who is perusing higher education.
After lunch, we have introduced our self, our interest and how we joined Hariyali ,Howwe can help environment through Hariyali an interesting brainstorming was conducted under Hariyali’s president, Mr. Pradeep Lothe on the activities to be planned by Hariyali in future. Mrs Salaskar and will be help in SWM and son of Mrs. Majula will help in designing website. People also purchased various Ayurvedic products and saplings , while the children enjoyed themselves around the lake. They returned in evening with their memorable tryst with nature.
Special thanks to Mr.Nakhava,Mr.Nitin Khare,Mrs Vibhavari Chande for conducting eco tour.
23 July, Saturday Inner wheel club of Thane Hills member attended sapling making at Kasar vadavali. They made 145 saplings of Ritha, Moha, and ratamba.
We had a group of around 20 from Morgan Stanley at vadavali nursery today. Today’s output is 400+ bags.
Please find the Hariyali’s Plantation & Water Conservation at Rabale – Tetavli Project scheduled to be carried out in the month of June and July 2017. Please check the availability dates in the Calender and book your slots as per your availability.
1. Hariyali’s Plantation & Water Conservation Calender for June -July 2017.
2. Instructions for the Participants.
Special thanks to Rotaract youngster and their NCC unit. Also MCC college students under leadership ofAmit sir.
Seed sowing and Nirmalya spreadibg activity carried out at Munda Dongar, Thane on Sunday, 4th June 2017. Seeds of Bhava, Bheda, Moha, Humba, Kusum, Dahndoshi , were sowed.
Sapling and Seed Sorting work at Murar Road Nursery by Children from Manikandan Group, Balrajeshwar Apartment, and M.C.C. College S
tudents.
Sapling work at Murat Road Nursery on Saturday, 3rd June 2017 by Children from Bajaj Electricals and Students of Mulund College of Commerce.
Today on Saturday, 20th May 2017, sapling making activity at Murar road nursery with Packt Publishing Company.
Hariyali office bearers visited to Bhavale Project with DFO Ramgavkar. The Bavale Project is handed over to forest in Nov 2015.
Today on 13th May 2017 activities carried out at Murar road Nursery, Mulund are Deweeding, Rearranging and Sowing of jamun seeds.
MCC College students at Murar road nursery for sapling making activity on Saturday, 6th May 2017.
350 saplings made with help of Jayashree Varhade and her society friends at Kasar Vadavli Nursery on Saturday, 6th May 2017.
Hariyali has organized trek to Mama Bhanja – a series of 2 nearing hills located at Hanuman Tekdi of Wagle estate area in Thane city. Height is approx 400 meters above sea level.
We will go from Wagle last bus stop and return back from the same route.
All participants need to gather at last bus stop of Wagle estate.
Do carry water bottle, snacks for self, cap along with you.
Expected time to reach top is 45 to 60 minutes.
Those who want to join, do inform.
Sapling making Activity at Murar Road Nursery :
MCC College students are coming to Murar road nursery on Saturday, 29th April 2017 for sapling making activity.
Time :- 7.30am to 9.30am
Hariyali coordinator will be Mrs.Jyoti Prajapati
Those who want to join do inform.
Seed Collection trek From Kokanipada to Yeoor :
Trek with seeds collection is organised by Hariyali from Kokanipada to Yeoor, near Tikuji ni wadi,Thane on Sunday, 30th April 2017.
Meeting point : Koknipada gate at 6.30 am. We will be back by 10.30 am. Participants should carry 2 liters water bottle, 2 snacks for self,cap,plastic bag to collect the seeds, a stick with them.Entry fee at Koknipada is Rs 30/- per person. Those who want to join do inform.
Seeds collection trek under the guidance of Shree Pradip Lothe sir with meditation session by Shree Jayant Wad sir and Shrimati Jyoti Wad ma’am on 8th April, 2017.
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Hello everyone,
A beautiful seeds collection trek has been arranged by Hariyali under the guidance of Pradip Lothe sir and team at Munda Dongar,Thane
along with mind soothing meditation session by Jayant Wad Sir and Jyoti Wad ma’am on 8th April 2017, Saturday.
6.00 am Start from Mulund
6.30 am reaching at Cocacola depot , Ghodbandar road, Thane
6.45 am Start trek
7.15 am Start meditation
8.15 am seeds collection followed by downward trek
9.00 am complete trek with sweet memories and start return journey.
Things to carry: Water bottle, snacks, cap, Aasan (tiny mat)for meditation, small carry bag to collect the seeds.
Do confirm your participation as soon as possible in order to arrange bus transportation(Rs 200/-per person bus charges)
You can come by your own vehicle also.
Do mention if you wish to come by bus along with your names.
Medicinal plants Exhibition and workshop on Gulkand making and medicinal oil preparation on 3rd,4th and 5th March 2017 held at Kalidas ground, Mulund.
Harnessing of biocompost by BMC Officer (Solid waste management )T ward .Today on 1st March 2017.
🙏🏼Thanks to all for participating in the Todays function of harnessing of 1st biocompost from Municipal market green waste & hotel wet waste at Malviya Rd Mulund west.It will encourage all of us to work more in swm to achieve our target of zero garbage in T ward🙏🏼
Exhibition on Medicinal Plants is organised on 3rd, 4th and 5th of March 2017 and Wirkshop is Organised on 5th of March 2017 by Hariyali in association with MCGM ‘T’ Ward at Kavi Kalidas Natya Mandir.
Munda Dongar Trek organised by Hariyali for seeds collection on 18th February, 2017.
Harvesting of vermicompost in City of Joy Society (300flats) by Hariyali & society team.
Biocompost unit for municipal market waste & hotel wet waste at Madan Mohan Malviya Rd Mulund west .A Unique Project by Hariyali & MCGM T ward from 1st December 2016.1st Result expected on 1st March 2017 .
Bilwakunj Society, Mulund, West (115 flats ) inauguration of compost unit by Hariyali & members of chs in presence of AHS Shri Magdum sir. SWM dept.T ward.
Inauguration of Compost Unit in Bhandup Sonapur (Cemetery) by Gujarathi Seva Mandal and Hariyali in presence of Asst Mun Commissioner S ward Smt. Chanda Jadhav Madam.
Inauguration of Compost Unit in Mulund Darshan CHS (60flats) at Mulund Colony (W) by Hariyali.
Inauguration of Wet Waste Composting Project in SBI NALANDA Society Saneguruji Nagar Mulund East at 10am by Hariyali NGO on 12th February Sunday.
Bio Compost Unit started at Silver Bells Society on Sunday 12th February 2017.
Today on 5th February 2017 during 6.30 am to 9.30 am we saw many birds at Bhandup Pumping Station. Few of them we can name as Glossy Ibis, Bay Backed Shirke, Painted Stork, Black Winged Stilt, Sandpiper, Lesser Flamingo, Common Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Little Egret, Great Egret, Grey Heron, Oriental Honey Buzzard, White Cheeked Bulbul and many more.
Photographs of Hariyali’s Eco Tour to Saguna Baug on 22nd of January, 2017.
Demarcation with forest official Mr Ghadge & his team & Hariyali members 
letter from forest dept.
39 Students of NSS Unit of MCC led by Vaishali worked hard in removing plastic waste, sowing, sorting & reorganising sapling, Digging Lotus pond. Taking out green waste from verma compost bin at Murat Road Nursery, Mulund.
Udan – 30 students Venugopal Vaishali & others and General mill 12 members excellent work done . Equally NSS unit of MCC led by Vishal contributed green activity at Murat Road Nursery, Mulund.
Medicinal plant exhibition conducted at Vidyadhiraj School ,Bhandup with the help of Hariyali on Saturday, 19th November, 2016.
| Group Name | Number | Quantity of Saplings planted |
| Guru college, Chembur | 15 | 30 |
| B.Ed College, Chembur | 65 | 70 |
| St. Angelo’s School, Sion | 100 | 750 |
| Hexaware Group | 45 | 100 |
| Siemen’s Worker’s Union Group & Bhupendra Kadam Group | 170 | 520 |
| Umang Foundation and Menon College | 30 | 130 |
| Total plants planted | 1600 |
Awareness program at vani vidyalay Mulund (west)
Awareness In school& hand on experience in Nursery . prog
Date 5 July 2016 Tuesday 2 Pm to 3.15 For VII and IX std
Venue : Vani vidhyalay audi
Topic : ” Environmental needs and role Hariyali ”
Resource persons:
Dr Diwanji ,Dr Nilima and Mrs Meera
Mass Plantation on 1st to 3rd July 2016 in association with forest Department at Sheel Phata Forest Land Please do join the activity Join Hands & book your slot on or Before 27/06/2016
Calander-for- 1 july @ shhel phata
Calander-for- 2 & 3 july @ shhel phata
MAP FOR SHEEL PHATA
Hariyali Dombivali unit & Dombivali Green vision taken big task & its a first time anybody has taken initially 12 plants were identified at Dombivali east Honourable Mr.Sandeep Puranik Corporater participated Hariyali members Mr.Kude,Mr.V N Patil, Mr.Shribawarikar,Mr.S Joshi,Mr.V.Vaidya & from Green vision Dr.Kolhatakar,Abhijit Joshi, also participated in the activity on 9th June 2016
