Jaipur, August 2026.
Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group,
successfully concluded the third edition of its annual Sow to Grow initiative,
reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation through collective action.
Focused on advancing ecological restoration, increasing green cover, and
encouraging greater community participation in protecting the environment, the
month-long activity resulted in the preparation and dispersal of 67,000 seed
ballsthrough the collective participation of employees, students, educational
institutions, NGOs, government bodies, and environmental partners across Jaipur
and Gurugram.
Employees across the Group led the initiative byactively
participatingin seed ball making and dispersal activities. As part of the programme,
seed ball making workshops wereorganized in collaboration with institutions
including Udayan Care, Mahatma Gandhi Government School, and Pragya Niketan,
drawing participation from children and young individuals, encouraging
environmental awareness and community participation from an early age.
The initiative culminated in large-scale seed
ball dispersal drives across identified forest areas and green spaces,in
collaboration with the Forest Departments in Rajasthan and Haryana, Save Aravali
Trust, educational institutions, and community partners. Thousands of seed
balls were also distributed across schools and NGOs to encourage community-led
plantation efforts. Through this collaborative approach, Sow to Grow
contributes to strengthening biodiversity, supporting healthier ecosystems, while
advancing the Foundation's commitment to UNSDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and
Communities) and 13 (Climate Action).
Talking about the initiative, Pihu Jain, Head,
Girnar Foundation, said, “At Girnar Foundation, we believe that
meaningful environmental change begins with collective action. Over the past
three years, Sow to Grow has become a cherished annual tradition, bringing our employees
together with schools, NGOs, communities, and government partners to contribute
towards increasing green cover and supporting ecological restoration. What
started as an environmental initiative has evolved into a shared movement that
inspires greater community participation.As we continue this journey, we remain
committed to creating lasting environmental impact through sustained
collaboration and shared responsibility.”