“Back in 2010, I set off to explore the hidden corners of India, travelling on a shoestring budget, tasting local cuisines, and meeting people from all walks of life. The thrill of the open road soon became my way of life. The monotony of a corporate 9 to 5 never felt right, so I took the leap, returning to my village, farming, teaching, and eventually stepping into environmental work.

That is when I founded Green Again, now Evergreenagain.org, driven by a growing concern for climate change. I learned the Miyawaki method of creating dense native forests and began transforming barren spaces across Hyderabad. Through partnerships with CSR initiatives, my team and I have planted over one lakh native saplings, creating self-sustaining green pockets that grow faster and support rich biodiversity.

Our work does not stop with trees. We run environmental awareness programs in schools, colleges, and offices, encouraging people to adopt everyday eco-friendly habits such as carrying reusable bags or using public transport. We also conduct seed ball workshops with volunteers, often in collaboration with trek and travel groups, to spread greenery in hard-to-reach places.

Recognising the city’s waste challenges, we offer wastewater treatment and disposal services, working with both government bodies and private institutions to build sustainable systems.

Beyond the environment, I stay involved in social causes, organising blood donation drives that have collected over 30,000 units for thalassemia patients and government hospitals, and regularly visiting orphanages and old age homes to offer support.

It has not been an easy road, but every sapling planted and every life touched makes the journey worthwhile.”

— Mahesh, Social Entrepreneur