Four Ryan Campuses Unite with Rotary Pune to Plant 1,200 Fruit Trees in a Landmark Student-Led Drive

Led by Dr. A.F. Pinto’s 12-point vision and Rotary’s ‘Each One, Plant One’ mission, the drive saw saplings planted by students at Wagholi, Hinjawadi, and Bavdhan campuses, with support from Rotarian Ravishankar Dakoju

More than 1,200 fruit-bearing trees now take root across four Ryan International Academy campuses in Pune, following a landmark student-led plantation drive conducted in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Pune Camp. The initiative, spread across Ryan campuses in Wagholi, Hinjawadi, and both CBSE and ICSE Bavdhan institutions, reflects the school group’s commitment to embedding environmental values into everyday learning.
Conducted under the ‘Each One, Plant One’ initiative, the campaign directly aligns with the 12-point vision of Dr. A.F. Pinto, Chairman of Ryan Group of Institutions, whose leadership continues to inspire education models that are rooted in sustainability. The tree plantation drive also aligns with the international theme “Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration”, reaffirming the importance of active student participation in ecological regeneration.

The week-long campaign saw students, teachers, and Rotarians jointly plant trees such as mango, jamun, jackfruit, guava, rose apple, and star fruit, species selected for their environmental benefits and future yield. The saplings were donated by Rotarian and philanthropist Ravishankar Dakoju, with several Rotary leaders participating in person across the campuses.
John Alex, Vice President of Ryan Edunation Services Pvt. Ltd., shared that sustainability is embedded in the school culture. “At Ryan Schools, we see environmental responsibility not as an event but as a way of life. Inspired by Chairman Sir’s vision, we make sure students plant saplings on their birthdays, and we begin many of our school events with tree planting. This program continues that mission, growing responsible citizens who carry empathy for the planet into adulthood.”

The campaign was also supported by Mr. Neil Michael Joseph, Director at Baghirathi Group and Happiness in Transit, who described the initiative as an act of gratitude. He emphasized that planting a tree is not just ecological, but emotional, helping children understand the long-term responsibility of nurturing life and living with purpose.
The tree drive is also part of a larger national movement supported by Mr. Dakoju, whose environmental leadership includes the creation of the 1,500-acre Dakoju Rotary Forest in Challakere and a vision of planting one crore saplings across India. His continued work reflects the power of civic action when combined with youth engagement and local institutional support.

About Ryan International Academy
Part of the Ryan Group of Institutions, Ryan International Academy offers CBSE education with a focus on international standard amenities and future-ready learning models. With nearly five decades of educational legacy, the group integrates sustainability, social sensitivity, and global competence into all aspects of its curriculum.
About Rotary Club of Pune Camp
The Rotary Club of Pune Camp is a part of Rotary International’s global service network, working on projects across education, health, environment, and sustainable community development.

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