Harit Bharat Fund is launching in three states: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. To be eligible for funding, a proposed project must operate in one or several of these three states.
The Fund's goal is to demonstrate the economic viability and sustainability of restoration techniques, such as agroforestry, watershed management and assisted natural regeneration, that draw from both local traditional knowledge and scientific expertise and that are identified in the Restoration Opportunities Atlas of India. It is focusing on these states because of their rich natural resource base but low ranking on several development indicators, which highlights deep socio-economic vulnerability among their inhabitants. In short, these states need investment in restoration.
The team works closely with mandated government agencies in each state to ensure that funded projects contribute to local and national economic development and environmental management goals.
Applicant organizations are not required to be registered in one of these three states, but their proposed project location must be entirely within the state boundaries. Organizations without direct experience working in these three states are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to organizations with existing local connections and demonstrable past work.
The Fund finances projects in all three states, and we encourage NGOs and companies to put forward their best proposals. The highest scoring applications will receive funding.
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Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Chhattisgarh
More than 3 million hectares in Chhattisgarh could be restored, which can sequester up to 26 million tonnes above-ground carbon by 2024 through mosaic restoration.
Almost 30% of Chhattisgarh’s population is categorized as multidimensionally poor, and 43% is nutritionally deprived. There is significant undernutrition amongst children, with 35% of those under the age of five years suffering from stunting and undernourishment. More than 60% of women, 67% of children, and 27% of men are anemic.
You can use our map below to visually determine if you proposed project would fit within the boundaries of this landscape.
Madhya Pradesh
More than 13 million hectares in Madhya Pradesh could be restored, sequestering up to 160 million tonnes above-ground carbon by 2040 through mosaic restoration.
More than one-third of Madhya Pradesh’s population is multidimensionally poor. The state also lags behind on health indicators, with prevalence of anemia among 73% children, 55% women and 23% men. There is significant undernutrition among children under the age of five years, with over 30% suffering from stunting and undernourishment.
You can use our map below to visually determine if you proposed project would fit within the boundaries of this landscape.
Maharashtra
More than 15 million hectares of land in Maharashtra could be restored, which can sequester more than 140 million tonnes above-ground carbon by 2040 through mosaic restoration.
Almost 15% of Maharashtra’s population is categorized as multidimensionally poor and 36% as nutritionally deprived. There is significant undernutrition amongst children in Maharashtra, with 35% of those under the age of five years suffering from stunting and undernourishment. More than 44% of women and 41% of men suffer malnutrition.
You can use our map below to visually determine if you proposed project would fit within the boundaries of this landscape.
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