Operation Vithoot: Inside Kerala’s Sky-High Reforestation Drive!
What if the answer to Kerala s environmental challenges came not just from the ground but from the skies above In a bold and imaginative step the Kerala Forest Department has launched Vithoot a large-scale seed dispersal initiative that s mobilising both drones and communities With lakhs of seed balls being airdropped and crores of seeds being sown by volunteers the project is not just about reforestation it s about reconnecting people with the land At a time when the state is witnessing rising human-wildlife conflicts Vithoot offers a hopeful blueprint for restoring balance between people and nature The Power of Community ParticipationVithoot is more than just a reforestation drive it's a mass movement that brings together people from all walks of life School and college students Kudumbashree members Haritha Karma Sena workers and local communities will join hands to identify prepare and sow seeds This collective effort will not