Growing nature, nurturing people
A grassroots environmental and social movement born in the heart of Tamil Nadu.
From barren land to living forests
The name Karisakattu Poove — "the flower of the black, arid soil" — captures our belief that even the harshest land can bloom again.
What started in 2020 as a few friends planting saplings on a forgotten patch of dry land near Hosur has grown into a movement of thousands. We saw farmers losing soil, villages losing water, and children losing green spaces — and decided to act, tree by tree.
Today, Karisakattu Poove Trust works hand-in-hand with local communities, schools, government bodies and companies to restore ecosystems and rebuild lives. Every project is rooted in one principle: nature and people must grow together.
Join Our MissionOur Mission
To restore degraded land into thriving green ecosystems and empower rural families through education, water security and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Vision
A Tamil Nadu where every village is surrounded by forests, every child learns under green canopies, and no family is left behind.
Our Values
Transparency, community ownership, sustainability and compassion guide every decision we make and every rupee we spend.
Senthil
A son of the soil with a simple dream — to see his dry homeland turn green again.
Senthil founded Karisakattu Poove Trust with his own hands in the fields around Hosur, planting the very first saplings himself. What began as one man's mission has grown into a movement of thousands of volunteers, schools and partners.
His belief is unwavering: when we heal the land, we heal the community. Every forest grown and every family supported is a step toward that vision.
Get in TouchMilestones that grew us
The First Roots
500 saplings planted on barren land near Hosur. The trust is founded.
First Miyawaki Forest
A dense native mini-forest of 2,000 trees on a community plot.
Water & Schools
Three village ponds revived; five rural schools adopted.
1,000 Volunteers
Our volunteer family crosses a thousand; CSR partners join in.
42 Villages
Food distribution and health camps reach 42 villages.
125,000 Trees
We cross 1.25 lakh trees planted — and keep growing.
Our impact so far
Be part of our story
Your hands, your voice or your support can help the next barren acre bloom.