November 20th 2025.
In a recent press conference held in Mumbai, Sadbhavna Vruddhashram, a well-known old-age home in Rajkot, made a heartwarming announcement that has caught the attention of many. The organization shared their plans to plant a staggering 1510 million trees, equivalent to one tree for every person in the country. To kickstart this initiative, 30 million trees will be planted in the state of Maharashtra.
But that's not all. The organization also revealed its plans to build the world's largest free old-age home and care center, which will accommodate 5,000 residents. This ambitious project has been made possible thanks to the generous donation of Rs 108 crore by Vinubhai Bachubhai Nagrecha from London. The renowned spiritual leader, Sant Morari Bapu, will also lend his support to the cause by organizing a Ramkatha event called 'Manas Vande Mataram' at Acharya Atre Maidan, Ghatkopar, from 22 November to 30 November. The event is being hosted by MLA Parag Shah.
Vijay Dobariya, the founder of Sadbhavna Vruddhashram, fondly known as 'Van Pandit', expressed his excitement about the project and said, "Over the last decade, we have successfully planted and nurtured 11 million trees, including four million protected trees and seven million trees using the Miyawaki forest technique."
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The upcoming old-age home facility in Rajkot will span across 15 acres and comprise of seven 11-storey buildings, a temple, a dining hall, a library, an exercise area, a yoga hall, a medical center, gardens, and a community hall. Dobariya mentioned that the facility will provide free care for elderly individuals from Maharashtra and other parts of the country.
Mital Khetani, an advisor for Sadbhavna Vruddhashram, emphasized the importance of not only planting trees but also taking responsibility for their maintenance. She said, "Planting trees is easy, but caring for them is difficult. At our organization, we not only plant trees but also ensure their proper care and maintenance, including watering trees planted in public spaces."
In other news, a Jain monk has threatened to stage a massive protest and go on a hunger strike at Dadar Kabutarkhana from November 28 to oppose the recent ban on feeding pigeons in Mumbai. The monk, along with his followers, believes that feeding pigeons is a sacred and religious practice for them.
The Manav Seva Charitable Trust has been operating Sadbhavna Vruddhashram for the last ten years. The home currently houses over 700 abandoned and sick elderly individuals, out of which 300 are bedridden. The trust also runs other charitable initiatives, such as the Badad Ashram, which provides care for injured and abandoned bulls, a dog shelter, an animal hospital, and offers medical services to those in need. In addition to this, Sadbhavna Old-Age Home has also planted and nurtured over 4 million trees of native species like neem, peepal, vat, umbar, and amla.
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