A Green Step Towards Tomorrow – MUVI Foundation’s Tree Plantation Drive with Unmukt Foundation
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Winter mornings always carry a special calmness — the soft touch of dew, the misty air, and the quiet promise of new beginnings. On one such serene morning, around 8:30 a.m., our MUVI Foundation team set out for a meaningful mission — to plant hope, one sapling at a time.
In collaboration with Unmukt Foundation, we embarked on a tree plantation drive at the Sainik School, Bhubaneswar premises. The goal was simple yet powerful — to give back to nature that sustains us. Together, we planted over 30 trees, including Neem, Mulberry, Coconut, Mango, Lemon, Ashoka, and Patali, among others.
What made this initiative truly special was the enthusiastic participation of 30+ students from Class 6 onwards, who rolled up their sleeves and joyfully “got their hands dirty for a good cause.” The sight of young students planting saplings with such care and excitement filled the morning with hope — proof that the future lies safely in hands that respect the Earth.
With Diwali around the corner — a festival of lights often accompanied by rising pollution — we wanted to celebrate differently this year. Instead of just lighting lamps, we aimed to “light up the planet with green.” This plantation drive symbolized our collective wish to let Mother Earth breathe a little easier and shine a little brighter.
Adding another creative touch to the morning, Unmukt Foundation organized a Diya painting session for the students — a gentle reminder that a “Green Diwali” can be both joyful and sustainable. The laughter of children, the colors of painted diyas, and the smell of fresh soil created a moment to remember.
We didn’t just stop at planting trees and making colorful diyas. To spread the cheer of sharing, love and care which embodies the very spirit of Diwali around the corner, MUVI distributed healthy food snacks post the activities. Handcrafafted with healthy, local ingredients, everyone present at the venue, including Sainik School staff members were handed 60 packets of tasty yet super healthy snack items like Ragi Truffles, millet based sandwiches and jaggery-millet milkshake!
At MUVI, we have always believed that stories have the power to inspire change. Our in-house magazine, MUVI Insider, celebrates the voices of our employees who share their journeys, experiences, and insights. As a token of gratitude for their contributions, we had decided to plant a tree on behalf of each employee who shared their story in the magazine — symbolizing that every story, like every tree, adds value to the world.
Today, that promise took root — literally. Each sapling planted at Sainik School stands tall as a living tribute to our storytellers. Even though many of our MUVI colleagues work remotely and couldn’t be physically present, their presence was deeply felt through the saplings planted in their name.
In the years to come, when these trees grow tall and strong, each leaf will whisper a story — of dedication, of sustainability, and of love for the planet. And perhaps someday, when our employees walk by the Sainik School campus, they’ll pause, smile, and proudly say, “That’s my tree.” 🌳
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” – William Shakespeare
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