About Us
64,000+
Tons of CO₂ Offset
35+
Lakes Created and Restored
330+
Native Tree Species Planted
10,000+
Acres Afforested
12+
States with Implemented Projects
80+
Endangered Species Curated
64,000+
Tons of CO₂ Offset
35+
Lakes Created and Restored
330+
Native Tree Species Planted
10,000+
Acres Afforested
12+
States with Implemented Projects
80+
Endangered Species Curated
Our Origin
Created in 2019 as a 64th birthday present to Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness, Forests By Heartfulness (FBH) began as a commitment to planting 64,000 trees across 64 cities. It then transformed to honour Daaji’s wish for a reforestation initiative. At the time, FBH pledged to plant 30 million native and endemic trees across India by 2025.
Under the guidance of FBH’s expert forestry, agro-forestry and climate changes experts, FBH has created great impact, helping Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world headquarters of Heartfulness in Hyderabad, India, evolve into the green oasis that it is while also supporting the sustainability and reforestation of different parts of India.
Since then, FBH has diversified its impact beyond reforestation to include water conservation, agritecture, and more.
FBH believes in involving keen local communities in all its projects and creating a lasting sense of ownership for the future. We are unique in our approach in adopting innovative techniques as well as well-proven global nature-based solutions.
We are developmental partners with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD).
Vision
Our vision is to conserve the native, endemic, threatened species of the country and enrich the mega-biodiversity while sequestering carbon permanently from the atmosphere, heartfully reconnecting humans with nature and providing future generations with a safe, healthy and sustainable home.
Mission
To conserve and restore Earth’s native, endemic, and endangered tree, plant and animal species through reforestation, water conservation, sustainable agritecture and other critical sustainability initiatives.
Our Journey
2015–2019 — Kanha Shanti Vanam Transformation
Under the guidance of expert forestry, agro-forestry and climate change experts, FBH helped Kanha Shanti Vanam evolve into the green oasis that it is today.
2019 — The Beginning
Recognizing the urgent need to scale up tree-driven forestry work for a reforestation initiative, AI At the time, FBH pledged to plant 30 million native and endemic trees across India by 2025.
2020–2022 — Scaling Across India
FBH has been at the forefront of large-scale afforestation efforts across India. The FBH team and countless volunteers undertook afforestation work on 10,000 acres across multiple regions.
2022–2023 — Beyond Reforestation
Since then, FBH diversified its impact beyond reforestation to include water conservation, agriculture, and more. This work continues to grow in scale, spreading to new regions.
2023–2024 — Conservation and Innovation
The FBH team studied understudied and vital linkages and successfully translocated mature trees. These efforts demonstrate a holistic approach to ecological restoration combining scale.
2024 — National Impact Milestone
Over 30 million trees were planted through 40 projects across 12 states in India. This included lakes restored, naruralist nurturing, hatchings, and native and endemic species conservation.
2024–Present — Global Collaboration
Today, FBH is a Government partner with IUCN and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
About Heartfulness
Heartfulness is a non-profit organization and spiritual movement originating in India. It is wholeheartedly dedicated to sharing the timeless traditions of raja yoga and meditation with seekers around the globe, free of charge.
Heartfulness offers unique, simple, and secular practices of relaxation, meditation, and rejuvenation for self-development. Practitioners find inner calm and stillness in an extremely fast-paced world, ultimately leading to spiritual growth. Heartfulness primarily in the areas of education, environment, and wellness.
Numerous books and other publications have been translated into over twenty languages. The contributions of Heartfulness Meditation in the fields of spirituality and environment has earned recognition from both the Indian government and numerous organizations across India and worldwide.
Heartfulness was registered as an organization in 1945 in India by Shri Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur, also known as Babuji, who had taken the name Ram Chandra after his Guide, Shri Ram Chandra of Fatehgarh, known as Lalaji, the first guide of Heartfulness. Heartfulness is recognized by the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) as an NGO committed to social service.
Kanha Shanti Vanam
Kanha Shanti Vanam, meaning "Forest of Peace," spans 1,400 acres near Hyderabad, India. What was once barren, rocky terrain has been transformed into a lush green paradise through dedicated afforestation efforts. The campus serves as a model for sustainable ecological restoration, demonstrating how degraded land can be revitalized through native species plantation, water conservation, and community participation.
Native Species
Over 100+ indigenous tree species
Biodiversity
Home to diverse flora and fauna
Wildlife Habitat
Sanctuary for local wildlife
Eco-Tourism
Sustainable tourism destination
Meet the Dream Team
Sangeeth Kumar Parvatam
Co-Founder, Heartfulness
Dr. V Ramakantha was a member of the Indian Forest Service and has superannuated as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is an academician, author and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer. He has had the experience of managing a few of the ecologically important, species-rich ecosystems of India.
Sangeeth Kumar Parvatam
Co-Founder, Heartfulness
Dr. V Ramakantha was a member of the Indian Forest Service and has superannuated as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is an academician, author and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer. He has had the experience of managing a few of the ecologically important, species-rich ecosystems of India.
Sangeeth Kumar Parvatam
Co-Founder, Heartfulness
Dr. V Ramakantha was a member of the Indian Forest Service and has superannuated as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is an academician, author and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer. He has had the experience of managing a few of the ecologically important, species-rich ecosystems of India.
Sangeeth Kumar Parvatam
Co-Founder, Heartfulness
Dr. V Ramakantha was a member of the Indian Forest Service and has superannuated as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is an academician, author and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer. He has had the experience of managing a few of the ecologically important, species-rich ecosystems of India.
Sangeeth Kumar Parvatam
Co-Founder, Heartfulness
Dr. V Ramakantha was a member of the Indian Forest Service and has superannuated as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is an academician, author and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer. He has had the experience of managing a few of the ecologically important, species-rich ecosystems of India.
Sangeeth Kumar Parvatam
Co-Founder, Heartfulness
Dr. V Ramakantha was a member of the Indian Forest Service and has superannuated as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is an academician, author and internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer. He has had the experience of managing a few of the ecologically important, species-rich ecosystems of India.