Environment Impact - Chale-Chalo NGO

At Chale Chalo, we work to reduce vulnerability to disasters, address climate change, and promote sustainable development through the conservation and restoration of mangroves, wetlands, and local ecosystems. By combining environmental management with community engagement and education, we strengthen capacities, restore degraded habitats, and encourage sustainable practices that benefit both people and nature, building long-term resilience and a healthier environment.

Beneficiaries

Local Communities & Villagers

Farmers

Fishermen

Women’s Groups/SHGs

Eco-Club Members/Students

Teachers

Youth & Adolescents

Cattle Owners

PRIs & Govt Departments

Endangered Species

Key Activities

Mangrove nursery raising and maintenance
Mangrove plantation, maintenance, and gap filling
Raising and planting fruit-bearing tree species
Kitchen garden and eco-farming promotion
Restoration of degraded mangrove habitats and demolished prawn ponds
Community mobilisation and sensitisation for mangrove and wetland conservation
Awareness campaigns and engagements of students and Eco-Clubs
Development and distribution of educational resource materials
Observation of environment-related days through creative activities
Visits to Bhitarkanika National Park and conservation areas
Protection of seedlings through social fencing and monitoring
Collaboration with the forest department for turtle protection

Outcomes/Impact So Far

1,058,000 Mangrove Seedlings Planted

502,000 Potted Mangrove Seedlings Planted

1,200,000 General Tree Species Planted

870 Community Members Engaged

7,000 Seed Balls Dispatched

3,000 Families with Kitchen Gardens

680 Eco-Club Students Educated

400 Students with Nature Diaries