Anand Mahindra lauds creator of world's largest Miyawaki forest in India: "At a time when the US has taken sustainability off its priority list�?

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 11, 2025, 11:51 IST

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Anand Mahindra lauded Dr. R.K. Nair for creating the world's largest Miyawaki forest in Kutch, Gujarat, a 470-acre haven with over 300,000 native trees. Dr. Nair, known as "India's Miyawaki Man," has established over 100 such forests nationwide using the Miyawaki method, aiming to plant 100 crore trees by 2030 to combat climate change and restore ecosystems.

Anand Mahindra lauds creator of world's largest Miyawaki forest in India: "At a time when the US has taken sustainability off its priority list�?quot;

Dr RK Nair and Anand Mahindra in a file photo

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra has spotlighted an environmental achievement in India, expressing admiration for Dr. R.K. Nair, the visionary behind the world's largest Miyawaki forest. In a post on X, Mahindra shared a video of the sprawling forest in Kutch, Gujarat, praising Dr. Nair's dedication to sustainability and reforestation.

Anand Mahindra's praise

In his post, Mahindra expressed gratitude for Dr. Nair's efforts, stating, "At a time when the US has taken sustainability off its priority list, I am just grateful that we have such heroes amongst us." The post has since gone viral, with many netizens hailing Dr. Nair as "India's Miyawaki Man."

A Green Revolution in Kutch

The forest, spanning 470 acres and home to over 300,000 native trees, was developed using the Miyawaki method, a rapid afforestation technique pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. This method involves planting a variety of indigenous tree species close together to mimic natural ecosystems, resulting in dense, self-sustaining forests that grow 10 times faster than traditional plantations.

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Dr. Nair, a passionate environmentalist and founder of the Enviro Creators Foundation, has been at the forefront of India's Miyawaki movement since 2014. Over the past decade, he has created more than 100 Miyawaki forests across the country, inspiring individuals, industries, and governments to join his mission. His most notable achievement, the Smritivan Miyawaki forest in Kutch, serves as a tribute to the victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.
Dr. Nair's ambitious goal is to plant 100 crore trees by 2030, restoring ecosystems and combating climate change.

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