Raipur, June 8, 2026: With the upcoming monsoon season in mind, seed balls are being prepared on a large scale in the gram panchayats of Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district through the active participation of villagers, youth, and women from self-help groups.
These seed balls will be distributed across barren, hilly, and forest areas during the monsoon.
Seed balls are made using a mixture of soil, cow dung manure, and seeds from local tree species. Upon rainfall, these seeds germinate naturally and grow into plants, thereby expanding green cover and promoting environmental conservation. This technique is considered an effective, low-cost method for afforestation across vast areas.
A campaign to manufacture seed balls has been launched in the Duldula development block of Jashpur district with the aim of conserving the environment and increasing green cover.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Janpad Panchayat Duldula stated that the initiative’s objective extends beyond mere tree plantation; it also aims to raise public awareness regarding environmental conservation and strengthen community participation.
Under this campaign, approximately 80,000 seed balls featuring various local species such as mango, jamun, karanj, neem, and tamarind have already been prepared. Villagers and women from self-help groups participated enthusiastically, describing seed ball production as a simple, effective, and community-driven effort toward nature conservation.
The prepared seed balls will be scattered during the monsoon season in areas where there is a need to naturally enhance greenery.
CEO of Zila Panchayat Jashpur Abhishek Kumar appealed to the district’s residents to participate in this environmental campaign in large numbers, noting that a green, prosperous, and happy Jashpur can be built through collective effort.
He emphasized that environmental conservation is not merely a responsibility but also an obligation towards future generations.
This campaign has seen active participation from local villagers, youth, and women from self-help groups, as well as representatives from Harsha Trust and the BPMs of ‘Bihan’ under the High-Impact Mega Watershed Project; this has garnered widespread public support and momentum for the campaign.
