Vriksh Mitra–Gram Mitra Abhiyan 2024, Mathura

For the 2024 monsoon we took the Vriksh Mitra–Gram Mitra Abhiyan across Mathura district, with the aim of reducing malnutrition among village children, raising farm incomes and increasing green cover. The drive was supported by K D Medical College, Hospital & Research Center, a unit of Rajiv Memorial Academy Welfare Society, Mathura, which contributed ₹20 lakh.

What each family received

Ten saplings: two each of L-49 guava, Kandhari pomegranate, grafted lemon, Pratapgarh amla (N-7) and mulberry.

Camps documented in our programme summaries

• 28 July 2024 — Keshav Madhav Chikitsalaya, Chhatikara: 16 villages surveyed, 1,107 farmers surveyed, 8,000 saplings.
• 5 August 2024 — Akshaya Patra Foundation kitchen, Ajnokh, Barsana: 11 villages, 760 farmers surveyed, 5,000 saplings.
• 11 August 2024 — Shri Radhe Radhe Cold Storage, Raya Road: 16 villages, 752 farmers surveyed, 4,000 saplings.
• 16 August 2024 — Shri Bal Vidya Mandir, Nagla Hardayal, Mant: 18 villages, 627 farmers surveyed, 4,000 saplings.
• 18 August 2024 — Baba Kadhera Singh Vidya Mandir, Nagla Akkha: 17 villages, 572 farmers surveyed, 4,000 saplings.

Together these five camps distributed 25,000 fruit saplings to farmers from 78 villages.