Viral Desai : A Green Entrepreneur and Environmentalist

Viral Desai, a renowned textile entrepreneur and environmentalist, has been aptly titled the 'Greenman of India' by the media. He has made significant contributions in the fields of afforestation, energy conservation, and ecosystem restoration. To date, he has planted over 650,000 trees and created seven urban forests. His commitment to energy conservation has earned him five prestigious 'National Energy Conservation Awards' from the Indian government, including three gold trophies presented by three different Presidents of India.

Desai serves as a role model for entrepreneurs, demonstrating the potential impact that businesses can have on society and the global community. For the past decade and a half, he has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change. In addition to planting millions of trees, he has launched movements like 'Clean India Green India', 'Tree Ganesha', and 'Satyagraha Against Pollution and Climate Change' to inspire millions of Indian youth to take action for the environment.

Beyond his entrepreneurial and environmental endeavors, Desai is also a prolific writer. He has contributed weekly columns to numerous Indian magazines and newspapers. His book, 'Architect of Amritpath', which explores India's environmental initiatives, has been published in both English and Gujarati.

Desai's exceptional contributions to the environment have been recognized globally. He has been honored by the House of Lords and the House of Commons in London, as well as the Global Environment and Climate Action Citizen Award in Dubai.

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A prolific tree planter, Desai has spearheaded initiatives to plant over 650,000 trees and establish seven urban forests in and around Surat, India. Through his organization, he has mobilized a network of over 250,000 youth, empowering them as "Paryavaran Senani" (Environmental Soldiers) to champion environmental causes.