Ryan International Academy and Rotary Club Plant 1,200 Saplings Across Pune in a Major Green Initiative

Pune, 6 August, 2025: In a significant step toward nurturing environmental stewardship among India’s youth, Ryan International Academy has partnered with The Rotary Club of Pune Camp to roll out a large-scale tree plantation drive across Four campuses in Pune including RIA Wagholi, RIA Hinjawadi and both RIA (CBSE) and RIS (ICSE) campus in Bavdhan

Under the 'Each One, Plant One' initiative, more than 1,200 fruit-bearing saplings were planted by Rotarians and Ryan students this week at campuses in The initiative comes under the 12-point vision of Dr. A.F. Pinto, Chairman of Ryan Group of Institutions, based on the international theme: "Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration" — emphasizing the crucial importance of afforestation and nature restoration efforts in halting climate change and land degradation.

This school philosophy of environmental stewardship is already well ingrained at all the Schools. From planting saplings on birthdays, to working actively on recycling and e-waste management, the school makes sustainability a part of everyday learning.

“At Ryan Schools, environmental responsibility is woven into our everyday culture. Inspired by our Chairman Sir’s vision for a greener, safer planet, we have made planting not just a symbolic act but a meaningful habit. From asking students to plant saplings on their birthdays to making it a point that all the events including external guests are started with the planting of a tree, we are teaching our students the importance of giving back to nature. Whether it's managing e-waste, recycling plastics, or simply nurturing green spaces in and around the school, we are committed to raising environmentally conscious citizens who grow up with purpose and empathy for the planet.” John Alex, Vice President, Ryan Edunation Services Pvt. Ltd.

This week's Pune plantation drive across campuses in Wagholi, Hinjawadi, and Bavdhan saw fruit-bearing saplings such as Mango, Jamun, Jackfruit, Guava, Rose Apple, Star Fruit and others. All 1,200 saplings were donated by Ravishankar Dakoju, and notable Rotarians helped plant them on the four campuses. Neil Michael Joseph—Director, Baghirathi Group and Happiness in Transit mentioned, “This initiative, inspired by Rotarian Ravi Shankar Dakoju’s vision, is rooted in gratitude — a way to thank nature for all that it provides. Through ‘Each One, Plant One’, we aim not only to plant trees but to sow values of responsibility and environmental consciousness in young minds. When children nurture a sapling, they form a lifelong bond with nature, understanding the true meaning of sustainability. With a target of planting one crore saplings across India and having already created the 1,500-acre Dakoju Rotary Forest in Challakere, this is more than a green mission, it’s a movement to build a generation that grows up with both roots in the earth and responsibility in their hearts.”