Vadodara, June 09th: Having successfully completed Mission 10,008, a year-long plantation initiative that culminated in the planting of 10,008 trees across Vadodara and surrounding regions, Vasu Foundation, the CSR arm of Vasu Healthcare, has announced an ambitious decade-long commitment to plant 1,08,000 trees by 2035.
The announcement marks the culmination of a year-long environmental movement that brought together schools, educational institutions, senior citizens, police personnel, industrial communities, residential societies and defence establishments under a shared mission of sustainability.
A distinctive feature of the initiative was the creation of ‘Vasu Dhar’, a dedicated 25-member environmental stewardship team. The team played a pivotal role in planning, coordinating and executing plantation activities throughout the year while engaging community stakeholders across locations. In recognition of their commitment and contribution, each Vasu Dhar team member was honored with a commemorative silver coin, symbolizing the organization’s appreciation for their role in transforming Mission 10,008 into a community movement.
The initiative focused on environmentally beneficial and regionally suitable species such as Neem, Gulmohar, Champa, and Asopalav, contributing to greener urban spaces, improved air quality and enhanced biodiversity.
What began as an ambitious commitment on World Environment Day 2025 has today evolved into a community-led environmental movement spanning schools, old-age homes, police stations, industrial estates, residential communities and even an Air Force Station.
More than a tree plantation drive, the initiative sought to foster environmental responsibility and community participation, bringing together citizens from diverse walks of life under a shared mission of creating greener and healthier spaces. The Mission 10,008 offered a replicable model of citizen-led environmental action.
Over the course of one year, the campaign mobilized educational institutions, senior citizens, industrial workers, police personnel, defense establishments and local residents to collectively contribute towards a greener future.
The campaign was undertaken under the vision of ‘Green Vadodara, Clean Vadodara’ and carried the message ‘Committed to Mission 10,008, creating a greener tomorrow for generations to come’.
Commenting on the milestone, Hardik Ukani, Managing Director, Vasu Healthcare, said, “Mission 10,008 was never about achieving a numerical target. It was about creating a culture of environmental responsibility within communities. Every tree planted represents the participation of individuals, institutions and local stakeholders who chose to become part of a larger movement towards sustainability. The completion of this mission is not the end of our journey; it marks the beginning of a broader commitment towards environmental stewardship”.
Mr. Ukani also expressed his gratitude to all partner institutions, volunteers, employees, local authorities and citizens whose support and participation played a key role in the successful completion of the initiative.