Cauvery Calling revives a dying river with 134 million trees and counting
The Cauvery River has lost over 40% of its water flow and 87% of its tree cover in the last seven decades. In response, the Save Soil - Cauvery Calling movement is working to restore the region by promoting tree-based farming across private farmland. The initiative supports 2.6 lakh farmers in shifting to tree-based agriculture. By integrating trees into their land, growers can boost income, improve soil quality, and retain more water. The movement has already helped plant 13.4 crore trees and aims for 242 crore in total.
Over 200 field executives now provide free consultations to farmers. They also offer 54 varieties of subsidised saplings, including high-value timber species. For 2026-27, the target is to plant another 1.2 crore saplings. Valluvan, a UN-awarded farmer, credited the programme with improving his soil health and farm earnings. Cauvery Calling is one of three major on-ground projects under the broader Save Soil movement.
The movement continues to expand, with millions of trees already planted and thousands of farmers adopting new methods. If targets are met, the long-term impact could include better water retention, healthier soil, and increased farm incomes across the region.
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