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PeepalBaba

Environmentalist and tree planter

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 20M+trees planted
  • 202districts
  • 18states

Peepal Baba — Swami Prem Parivartan, born Azad Jain — is an environmentalist who, with his team, has planted more than 20 million trees in 202 districts across 18 states of India. He founded the Give Me Trees Trust.

A lesson at eleven

Born in Chandigarh to an Indian Army doctor, he was inspired by his English teacher to plant his first trees on 26 January 1977, aged 11, in Pune. He later completed master’s degrees in English literature and journalism.

Give Me Trees

After decades of planting independently, he founded the Give Me Trees Trust in 2010, registered as an NGO in 2011. His teams kept planting through the COVID pandemic.

Timeline

  1. 1966Born in Chandigarh on 26 January
  2. 1977Plants his first trees, aged 11
  3. 2010Founds the Give Me Trees Trust
  4. 2011Trust registered as an NGO

Quick questions

Where was Peepal Baba born?

Peepal Baba was born in Chandigarh, India. Born Azad Jain in Chandigarh on 26 January 1966, the son of an Indian Army doctor.

When was Peepal Baba born?

Peepal Baba was born on 26 January 1966.

What is Peepal Baba known for?

Peepal Baba is known for Give Me Trees Trust and Tree planting.

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