Born from the soil of Tamil Nadu.
Founded on 20th November 2009 in Thirumangalam, Madurai. For over 15 years, Green Trust has mobilized students, farmers, and communities to protect living ecosystems and nurture native biodiversity.
15+ Years of Stewardship
A commitment etched into legal trust.
On 20th November 2009, founder M.S.P. Kulandhai Vel registered Green Trust as a permanent public charitable institution with the Sub-Registrar Office in Thirumangalam, Madurai.
Starting with local seed distribution and youth nature awareness camps, the trust steadily grew to partner with state regulatory agencies, educational institutions, and rural panchayats across southern Tamil Nadu.
Established
Years Active
Districts Reached
Transforming dryland corridors into resilient native tree groves.
Our 8 Pillars of Action
Environment
Protecting native ecosystems, restoring degraded green cover, and promoting water catchment health.
From environmental awareness to practical community execution.
Environmental & Biodiversity Awareness
Conducting community campaigns, seminars, nature walks, and environmental day observances to educate citizens on local ecology.
Mass Tree Plantation & Sapling Care
Planting and distributing native saplings (Neem, Peepal, Tamarind, Jamun) across educational campuses, roadsides, and public commons with monitored aftercare.
Organic Farming & Kitchen Gardens
Training smallholder farmers and households in regenerative soil care, bio-composting, and native herbal/vegetable cultivation.
Youth & SHG Skill Development
Empowering women and rural youth with skills in nursery raising, eco-friendly cloth bag production, and green entrepreneurship.
Riverfront & Waterbody Conservation
Organizing community clean-up drives along the Vaigai river basin and raising public consciousness against single-use plastic disposal.
School Eco-Club & NGC Monitoring
Serving as designated coordinator for National Green Corps schools across Madurai district to guide eco-competitions, herbal gardens, and tree clubs.
National Green Corps (NGC) District Coordination
Green Trust was officially nominated by the Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, for coordinating and monitoring National Green Corps (Eco Club) activities across schools in the Madurai Educational District.
Field Atlas of Tamil Nadu
Discover the 7 key districts where Green Trust tree plantation, waterbody restoration, and school eco programs are actively nurtured.
Madurai District
A central operational area for community and environmental initiatives.
Meet the Trustees of Green Trust
Founded on 20th November 2009 in Madurai, Green Trust is steered by experienced grassroots leaders dedicated to verified environmental rejuvenation, transparent non-profit governance, and community empowerment.
Mr. M.S.P. Kulanthaivel
Founder & Managing Trustee
Founded Green Trust in 2009 (17+ Years of Stewardship)
“Our mission began with a single conviction in 2009: by engaging students, empowering rural women, and restoring native tree cover, we can build climate-resilient communities across Tamil Nadu.”
Founded Green Trust on 20th November 2009 with a lifelong dedication to grassroots ecological revival, youth mentoring, and community welfare. He coordinates the National Green Corps (NGC) eco-clubs across 100+ schools in Madurai district, leads major afforestation programs, and spearheads riverfront conservation drives along the Vaigai basin.
Core Stewardship Focus
- Mass Native Tree Afforestation & Sapling Distribution
- National Green Corps (NGC) District Level Coordination
- Vaigai Riverfront Restoration & Anti-Plastic Campaigns
- Youth Environmental Camps & Biodiversity Nature Trails
- Appointed NGC District Coordinator by Dept. of Environment & Climate Change, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
- Recipient of State-Level Environmental & Social Leadership Recognitions
- 15,450+ Native Saplings Planted & 15,000+ Distributed under his direct stewardship
Mrs. M. Kavitha
Financial Trustee
Co-Founding Trustee since 2009
“Financial transparency and statutory integrity are the bedrocks of Green Trust. We ensure every single contribution from individual donors and CSR partners delivers verified, high-impact ecological outcomes.”
Serves as the Financial Trustee of Green Trust since its inception in 2009. She manages institutional financial governance, annual statutory audits, Section 80G/12A income tax compliances, and transparent fund allocation. She also champions livelihood support for women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) involved in nursery cultivation and eco-friendly cloth bag production.
Core Stewardship Focus
- Fiscal Governance & Annual Statutory Audit Oversight
- Section 80G & 12A Income Tax Exemption Compliance
- Transparent CSR Grant Allocation & Utilization Tracking
- Women SHG Livelihood Funding for Herbal & Cloth Bag Initiatives
- Maintains 100% compliant annual reporting under the Indian Trust Act 1882
- Ensures verified 50% tax exemption certification (80G) for CSR and individual donors
- Directed resource management for over 28,000+ plastic-free cloth bag initiatives
Complete Board of Trustees Matrix
Mr. M.S.P. Kulanthaivel
Founder & Managing Trustee
Founded Green Trust on 20th November 2009 with a lifelong dedication to grassroots ecological revival, youth mentoring, and community welfare. He coordinates the National Green Corps (NGC) eco-clubs across 100+ schools in Madurai district, leads major afforestation programs, and spearheads riverfront conservation drives along the Vaigai basin.
- Mass Native Tree Afforestation & Sapling Distribution
- National Green Corps (NGC) District Level Coordination
- Vaigai Riverfront Restoration & Anti-Plastic Campaigns
- Youth Environmental Camps & Biodiversity Nature Trails
Verified TV Broadcast Coverage
Independent regional news channels have televised Green Trust’s environmental afforestation drives, youth leadership rallies, and community agro-forestry initiatives.
Win TV News: Regional State Broadcast on Green Trust
Win TV News broadcasts an investigative spotlight on Green Trust’s grassroots tree afforestation drives, educational eco-rallies, and community sapling handovers in Madurai district.
News 1 TV: Regional Documentary Feature
News 1 TV special feature on Green Trust’s long-standing public service, organic farming demonstrations, and multi-school environmental education networks across southern Tamil Nadu.
Certified Legal & Tax Exemptions
Green Trust operates in strict adherence to Indian non-profit governance standards, enabling verified tax deductions and transparent reporting for all individual and CSR donors.
80G Exemption
50% Tax deduction on donor contributions under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.
12A Registration
Registered non-profit tax exemption under Section 12A for transparent operations.
NITI Aayog DARPAN
Registered on Government of India NGO DARPAN portal for national grant compliance.
Indian Trust Act 1882
Registration No. 1219/2009 at Sub Registrar Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai.