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They Called His 1 Crore-Tree Dream Impossible. 14 Lakh Trees Later, He’s Still Planting

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19.08.2026

At an age when most young people are thinking about careers and building their futures, Adesh Soni decided to build forests.

At just 22, he set himself an ambitious goal to plant 10 million trees across India. Many thought the dream was impossible. Some even laughed when he began planting in temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius.

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He spent his savings buying saplings and struggled for resources. Through scorching summers, heavy rains, and countless setbacks, he continued planting them. His parents stood by him throughout, helping turn his personal dream into a growing movement.

One sapling became a movement

As the years passed, something........

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