Project Overview

Live 4 Help Foundation (L4H) advanced its environmental sustainability mission through a large-scale mangrove restoration initiative in the Sundarban region of West Bengal. Under this initiative, 5,000 native mangrove saplings were planted on May 30th, 2026, to help strengthen fragile coastal ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and build long-term climate resilience in one of India’s most vulnerable ecological zones.

The plantation included indigenous mangrove species such as Sundari, Bain, Kakra, Garjan, Golpata, and Dhuldhul, carefully selected for their adaptability and critical role in sustaining the biodiversity and stability of coastal mangrove habitats.

Environmental Significance

Mangrove ecosystems play a critical role in coastal protection, carbon sequestration, biodiversity preservation, and sustaining the livelihoods of communities living in climate-sensitive regions. This initiative reflects a practical, nature-based solution to environmental restoration while contributing to long-term ecological balance, disaster risk reduction, and community resilience.

CSR Partnership and Support

This project was generously supported by M/s ABS Professional India Pvt Ltd under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, demonstrating a meaningful commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable community impact. Live 4 Help Foundation sincerely acknowledges Mr. Piyush Jagadish for his leadership in enabling this CSR collaboration and Mr. Kaushik Bhattacharya for his valued encouragement and support.

Implementation and Field Coordination

L4H also recognizes the dedicated contribution of Dr. Animesh Mandal and his team (Asim Das, Mihir Mistry, Sabita Sardar, Jharna Mandal, Bijali Das, and Nandita Sardar), whose on-ground coordination, community engagement, and implementation support were instrumental to the successful execution of the plantation drive. Special thanks to Animesh and his family to host a lovely luncheon during the event.

Community Participation and Impact

The Foundation was encouraged by the strong participation of its members and well-wishers, who not only joined the plantation activity but also reviewed and assessed the impact of earlier plantation drives conducted over the years. It was deeply inspiring to witness stretches of riverbanks now turning green due to the steady growth of mangroves planted in previous phases, including sites restored just months earlier. At the same time, visible soil erosion in adjoining areas served as a powerful reminder of the urgency and importance of sustained restoration efforts. The heartfelt words of appreciation from local resident Razia Sultana further reaffirmed the value of this initiative for the community. The Foundation extends sincere thanks to Kajal Mandal, Debashis Das, and Tarun Maiti for their coordination and preparation of the event, and acknowledges the presence and participation of Joyita Maiti, Ajay Ray, Ambarish Das, and Bibekananda Maiti.

Commitment to Sustainability

The Foundation remains committed to post-plantation care through regular monitoring, replacement of damaged saplings, and repair of protective fencing affected by river currents and extreme weather. This sustained maintenance approach is essential to ensuring healthy establishment, long-term survival, and measurable environmental impact.

Invitation for Future CSR Collaboration

As part of its ongoing environmental mission, Live 4 Help Foundation welcomes partnerships with corporate organisations to support future phases of its mangrove restoration programme through CSR sponsorships. Such collaborations can help expand plantation coverage, strengthen long-term maintenance, and generate lasting ecological and community impact across vulnerable coastal regions.

Please find attached a few photographs from the activity for your perusal. These images capture the spirit of the initiative and the collective efforts of everyone involved.