THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If one happens to spot a rugged 4x4 camper somewhere in the remote areas of the country, it must probably be Sangeeth, Kavya and their pet dog Drogo planting the seeds of tomorrow’s forests. When most people prioritise luxury and leisure, this couple from Palakkad has chosen to overland across India in their modified 4x4 SUV with a mission – to plant one lakh trees in five years. Their journey ‘Mission Mother Tree’ is a project towards sustainability, adventure and making a difference.
It started as a simple plan – leave a living memory in the form of trees across places they visit. It quickly became a full-scale drive. They left the security of their corporate jobs to pursue a life closer to nature.
Sangeeth, who was previously a sales and marketing officer, and Kavya, a professional in dairy technology now pursuing research, packed up their lives, outfitted their vehicle and set off on a path that would take them to some of India’s most remote regions. Their goal is to explore responsibly and give back to the earth. “Over the past two years, we have covered 45,000 kilometres across the country.
Our travels aren’t just the thrill of overlanding but driven by a sense of purpose. We have successfully planted over 10,000 native saplings across the remote regions of India, with the help of a growing community of 4,000 volunteers who joined through social media and the acquaintances between travels,” Sangeeth told TNIE. Their Instagram page �.
