{"id":11074,"date":"2025-11-08T13:18:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T07:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krsf.in\/a-village-that-turned-its-cremation\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T13:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T07:48:55","slug":"a-village-that-turned-its-cremation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krsf.in\/gu\/a-village-that-turned-its-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"A Village That Turned Its Cremation Ground Into a Living Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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\u201cTrust us once and plant trees in our village \u2014 we will care for them like our own life.\u201d<\/p>\n

These words came from the environmentally aware Sarpanch of Kudag\u00e1m in Banaskantha, Shri Dineshbhai, and from the committed villagers who accompanied him. They had come with a proposal: to transform their cremation ground into a Vriksha Mandir<\/strong> \u2014 a sanctuary of trees. When people carry such clarity, sensitivity, and responsibility, meaningful work becomes not only feasible but deeply fulfilling.<\/p>\n

The challenge, however, was formidable.<\/p>\n

The cremation ground spanned over 20 vighas<\/strong>, choked entirely with dense Gando Baval<\/em>. The land was wild, uneven, and difficult to work with. But Dineshbhai assured us, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, we will fix everything.\u201d And the village stood behind his promise.<\/p>\n

The villagers collected substantial funds and labored for almost a month to clear and level the land. Throughout the holy month of Shravan, while the clearing of Gando Baval<\/em> continued, the entire village ate their afternoon meals right there in the cremation ground. Their unity and ecological awareness were striking.<\/p>\n

With the support of Respected Shri Pratulbhai Shroff and the Dr. K. R. Shroff Foundation, over 12,000 trees<\/strong> were planted in Kudag\u00e1m. Two dedicated caretakers were appointed to nurture the young plantation.<\/p>\n

Shortly afterward, a major setback occurred \u2014 the borewell used for irrigation collapsed. Anxiety surged over the survival of the newly planted saplings.<\/p>\n

Once again, the village rose to the moment.<\/p>\n

They gathered nearly \u20b92 lakh<\/strong>, and the Irrigation Department contributed the remainder. A new borewell was installed. Until then, the villagers ensured not a single tree died<\/strong>. Their commitment to the forest was extraordinary.<\/p>\n

For two years, Dineshbhai would call repeatedly and ask,
\n\u201cBen, when are you coming to see our Krishna Vina Gramvan?\u201d<\/p>\n

When we finally visited Kudag\u00e1m\u2014originally to observe the lake deepening work under the government\u2019s Sujalam-Sufalam scheme carried out with KRSF and VSSM\u2014we saw something unforgettable.
\nRight opposite the lake stood 12,000 thriving trees<\/strong>, swaying proudly in the wind.
\nThe sight filled us with profound joy.<\/p>\n

Respected Pratulbhai believes deeply in conserving water and protecting the environment for future generations. His commitment continues to inspire many.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Our gratitude goes to Dineshbhai, his tireless team, and the entire village of Kudag\u00e1m.
\nMay they remain as vigilant and committed to water and environmental stewardship as they are today.<\/p>\n

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