Vruksha Samelan
Vruksha Sammelan
Vruksha Sammelan is Sahyadri Devrai's annual gathering of voices that speak for the forest. It brings together farmers, villagers, environmentalists, students, volunteers, scientists, and supporters from every corner of Maharashtra — all united by a single shared purpose. For one day, the conversation belongs entirely to trees, soil, water, and the people who care for them.
In a world that often forgets the forest, Vruksha Sammelan is a quiet rebellion. It is where stories from remote Devrais meet the curiosity of city volunteers, where elders share traditional wisdom, and where the next generation discovers what it means to grow something larger than themselves. It is not just a conference — it is the heartbeat of the movement, gathered in one place once a year.
01 — Voices from the Ground
Farmers, villagers, and Gram Panchayat members share real stories from their Devrais — what worked, what failed, and what the land has taught them. These are the voices that no textbook can offer.
02 — Knowledge Sharing
Environmentalists, scientists, and field experts present sessions on indigenous species, soil health, water harvesting, and ecological restoration. Vruksha Sammelan turns expert knowledge into practical wisdom anyone can use.
03 — Volunteer & Community Engagement
The Sammelan welcomes volunteers, students, and citizens who want to join the cause. Workshops, plantation showcases, and open conversations help every participant find their own place in the movement.
04 — Celebrating the Movement
Awards, recognitions, and tributes honour the unsung heroes of the Devrai cause — the watchmen, the women, the children, and the supporters who quietly hold the forest up. Every Sammelan ends with renewed purpose.
- A statewide gathering of villagers, volunteers, experts, and supporters in one place.
- Knowledge exchange between traditional wisdom and modern conservation science.
- New partnerships, plantation drives, and Devrai projects initiated each year.
- Recognition and felicitation of those who have devoted themselves to the movement.
