Puducherry’s Innovative Green Transformation:
Puducherry has launched innovative, community-driven greening initiatives under IFS officer Dr. P. Arulrajan, integrating science, spirituality, and citizen engagement to double its green cover by 2030.A holistic environmental program led by Dr. P. Arulrajan (IFS, 2009 batch), blending scientific forestry, administrative innovation, and spiritual engagement to expand Puducherry’s Forest and tree cover.
Aim is To increase Puducherry’s green cover from 12.57% to at least 24% by 2030, through large-scale tree planting, community participation, and ecosystem restoration.


