Environment · Since 2013
Betta Land Conservation (BBS)
The Betta Balakedaarara Sangha protects privileged forest lands of Uttara Kannada with their community users.
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Conservation, renewable energy and community forests
Environment & Climate Action
Protecting the environment and conserving our forests is an utmost priority for Kadamba — through conservation and afforestation, sustainable land and water management, renewable energy and eco-friendly practices.
About this area
Background
Since its early days, Kadamba has worked for the environment through seminars, street plays, socio-cultural awareness activities, programmes in schools and colleges, new plantation drives through its Self Help Groups, and agroforestry.
Its flagship efforts include the Betta Balakedaarara Sangha for conserving the privileged forest lands of Uttara Kannada, and E-Belaku — bringing solar lighting to villages beyond the grid.
What we focus on
- Conservation and afforestation programmes
- Sustainable land and water management
- Promotion of eco-friendly practices and climate adaptation
Initiatives & activities
Initiatives in Environment & Natural Resources
Environment · Launched February 2009
Solar Community Lighting (E-Belaku)
Free LED solar lanterns for villages beyond the grid — 49+ villages and around 500 solar panels across Karnataka.
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Research & Policy
Farm-Tech Research & Agroforestry
Integrating modern agricultural technology with multi-layer cropping to raise yields while protecting soil and biodiversity.
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Agriculture · Since 2010
Sandalwood Development
Promoting sandalwood on agricultural wastelands as a high-value, long-term asset for farmers.
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