Mission Statement
“To protect and restore India’s land, soil, and natural systems through citizen participation, sustainable practices, and environmental innovation — ensuring a safe and fertile Earth for every generation.”
Vision:
An India where every citizen becomes a protector of soil, land, and nature — living in harmony with the planet.
Tagline:
“Protect the Land, Preserve the Life – Bhoomi Kawach for Every Indian.”
Background and Need
India’s foundation — the Earth itself — is under severe strain.
Over the past decade (2015–2025), land-based environmental crises have multiplied due to human exploitation and poor planning.
Major National Challenges:
Increasing earthquakes, floods, and landslides due to deforestation and soil erosion
Desertification of 30 percent of India’s land area
Groundwater depletion and declining soil fertility
Mining, waste, and industrial pollution are destroying fertile land
Unplanned urbanization leading to land loss and flooding
If unaddressed, these issues will directly threaten food security, biodiversity, and the health of future generations.
Thus, Bhoomi Kawach aims to protect the nation’s most vital asset — the Earth beneath us — through a combination of awareness, restoration, technology, and public participation.
Core Objectives
To prevent land degradation, soil erosion, and desertification
To promote sustainable agriculture and water conservation
To restore forests, wetlands, and barren lands
To regulate mining, waste disposal, and industrial pollution
To build citizen participation networks for environmental protection
To develop a national data system for monitoring soil and land health
Key Problems and Bhoomi Kawach Solutions
Soil fertility loss
Solution: Promote organic and regenerative farming, soil testing labs in every district
Deforestation and mining
Solution: Launch One Citizen One Tree and mine rehabilitation programs
Floods and droughts
Solution: Watershed management and rainwater harvesting structures
Earthquakes and landslides
Solution: Geotechnical zoning and slope stabilization with bio-engineering
Groundwater depletion
Solution: Recharge pits, contour trenches, and community water banks
Urban encroachment
Solution: Green buffer zones and eco-city planning with municipal tie-ups
Waste and landfill pollution
Solution: Zero Landfill Program and waste segregation training
Desertification
Solution: Drought-resistant plantations and drip irrigation expansion
Rural soil poverty
Solution: Nutrient-rich soil regeneration using organic compost and biochar
Project Components
A. National Soil Health and Regeneration Program
Establish 200 district-level Soil Health Centres under Bhoomi Kawach
Provide free testing for farmers and awareness on organic alternatives
Distribute natural compost and biochar kits
B. Reforestation and Green Cover Movement
One Citizen, One Tree national drive — 100 million trees in 3 years
Develop Eco Belts on barren lands and flood-prone zones
Collaborate with local communities and schools for plantation drives
C. Watershed and Groundwater Recharge Program
Build check dams, percolation tanks, and contour trenches in drought-prone areas
Promote rooftop rainwater harvesting in cities and villages
Use AI-based mapping to identify high-recharge zones
D. Land Restoration and Anti-Desertification Initiative
Convert 50,000 hectares of degraded land into productive zones
Introduce drought-tolerant crops, agroforestry, and soil-binding grasses
Partnership with NITI Aayog, NABARD, and Forest Departments
E. Eco-City and Urban Land Management Program
Urban land restoration (cleaning wetlands, lakes, green buffers)
Promote rooftop gardens, soil composting, and recycling in housing societies
Incentivise eco-certified municipalities through CSR partnerships
F. Mining and Industrial Rehabilitation Plan
Audit mining zones and rehabilitate abandoned sites with vegetation
Enforce corporate accountability for land restoration under CSR law
Monitor soil contamination and implement cleanup projects
G. Bhoomi Kawach Citizen Action Network
Mobilize 1 crore volunteers nationwide as Earth Guardians
Monthly awareness events, soil drives, and clean land campaigns
Develop a mobile app for citizens to report illegal dumping, deforestation, or land misuse
Implementation Plan (3-Year National Roadmap)
Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 months)
Key Activities: Establish HQ unit, 10 district centres
Expected Output: 10,000 citizens trained, 1 lakh trees planted
Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 months)
Key Activities: 100 district units, 25,000 hectares restored
Expected Output: 25 lakh trees planted, 10 lakh farmers involved
Phase 3 – National Rollout (18–36 months)
Key Activities: 700+ district centres, mobile app launch
Expected Output: 1 crore citizens active, 1 crore trees planted
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Post 36 months)
Key Activities: Annual soil and land audit reports
Expected Output: Permanent land protection framework
Budget Estimate (Pan-India, 3-Year)
Soil Health and Regeneration: 40.00 crore
Reforestation and Plantation Drives: 60.00 crore
Watershed and Groundwater Projects: 50.00 crore
Land Restoration and Anti-Desertification: 30.00 crore
Urban Eco-Projects and Awareness: 20.00 crore
Mining and Industrial Rehabilitation: 30.00 crore
Citizen Network and App: 15.00 crore
Management and Monitoring: 10.00 crore
Total Estimated Budget: 255.00 crore (National 3-Year Plan)
Funding Model
CSR Partnerships: 150 crore
Government Support: 70 crore
Public Donations (80G): 10 crore
Private Institutions: 15 crore
Self Revenue: 10 crore
Total Funding Target: 255 crore
Expected Impact
Trees Planted: 1 crore plus
Land Restored: 50,000 plus hectares
Citizens Engaged: 1 crore volunteers
Soil Health Centres: 200 operational
Farmers Benefited: 10 lakh plus
Groundwater Recharge Structures: 5,000 plus built
Urban Eco Projects: 200 plus cities
Carbon Reduction: 1 million tonnes CO2 equivalent
Governance and Management
National Board (IPV HQ): Strategy, policy, funding, national partnerships
State Environment Teams: Regional project management and reporting
District Bhoomi Kawach Centres: Local execution, plantation, soil drives
Monitoring Dashboard: Real-time tracking of restoration, plantation and water levels
Risk and Mitigation Plan
Funding delays
Mitigation: Multi-CSR and public donation model
Poor participation
Mitigation: Incentives for volunteers and schools
Plantation failure
Mitigation: Maintenance plan and community ownership
Bureaucratic delays
Mitigation: MoUs with local authorities
Industrial resistance
Mitigation: Legal compliance and CSR pressure
Pilot Example – Bundelkhand (U.P. and M.P.)
Actions:
50 villages adopted for land and water restoration
1,000 check dams and recharge pits created
5 lakh trees planted in 6 months
5,000 farmers trained in soil care
Pilot Cost: 6.5 crore (12 months)
Impact: Groundwater rose by 1.5 m and a 20 percent crop yield increase was recorded
Public Campaign Message
“The Earth feeds us — now it’s time we protect her.”
Join Bhoomi Kawach, the national movement to protect India’s land, soil, and nature for our future generations.
Long-Term National Goals (2025–2035)
Forest Cover: 5 percent national increase
Desertification: 50 percent reduction in the affected area
Soil Health: 100 percent organic-certified districts
Groundwater: 2 m recharge average nationwide
Awareness: 10 crore citizens engaged
Climate Resilience: 30 percent higher land sustainability index
Conclusion
Bhoomi Kawach is India’s shield of soil — a mission to protect the planet that sustains us.
Controlled and guided by IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), this initiative will restore the nation’s ecological balance, empower farmers, and make every Indian a guardian of Earth.
“Strong Earth, Safe Future – Bhoomi Kawach for Bharat.”
