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The trio collects the leftover seeds from fruits that people eat. These seeds are then scattered across barren mounds and hillsides so that they sprout into trees
Over the last four months, thousands of seeds have been planted across Shaligouraram, Kethapalli, Nakirekal, and other areas of Nalgonda district in Telangana. (Representation Photo/ Getty)
In an age where climate change dominates headlines, three youngsters from Nalgonda district in Telangana have found a simple but powerful way to give back to nature—by turning everyday fruit seeds into forests.
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Meet Brahmadevara Naresh, Karnati Naresh, and Vikram, from Nakirekal town, who have founded the ‘Little Soldier Foundation’. The initiative called ‘Pakriti Yatra’ (Nature Trip) on WhatsApp has been inspiring locals to collect seeds of trees like mango, banyan, jamun, and neem instead of discarding them. These seeds are then scattered across barren mounds, hillsides, and unused patches of land, giving them a chance to sprout into trees that may one day transform the landscape.
The idea is simple: people deposit leftover seeds from fruits they eat, and the team collects them directly. Over the last four months, they have planted thousands of seeds across Shaligouraram, Kethapalli, Nakirekal, and other areas of Nalgonda district, with the goal of expanding the movement across Telangana and beyond.
The group says the effort is their small way of addressing the ecological imbalance that has worsened natural disasters. “Nature has given us so much—abundant sun, rain, and resources. Now it’s our turn to give something back,” Vikram explains.
Their campaign, dubbed the “Green Challenge”, has drawn wide attention locally. Anyone can join the movement by saving fruit seeds at home, depositing them, or contacting the team through their WhatsApp channel. From there, the trio ensures the seeds are sown in areas where they have the best chance of survival.
The larger vision is tied to the dream of “Green India”, where every citizen contributes to restoring the environment. By taking part, even in small ways, ordinary people can feel like custodians of nature’s future.
In a country battling deforestation and rising temperatures, these young men from Nalgonda are proving that protecting the planet does not always require high-tech solutions—it can begin with something as humble as a seed.
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September 09, 2025, 16:05 IST
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