Suneel Sagar
About Suneel Sagar
Suneel Sagar is a dedicated youth leader from Khetrajpur village in Sambalpur region of Odisha. He has faced significant challenges throughout his life, including poverty and marginalisation. Despite these obstacles, Suneel has demonstrated remarkable resourcefulness, passion, and determination. A self-taught individual, he has continued his education through scholarships and has worked part-time jobs since the 8th grade to support his family. Suneel has volunteered with an organisation called ABCD (Any Body Can Develop), where he ran free tuition classes for children in his slum. He is deeply passionate about addressing climate change and has gained relevant on-ground experience, along with a profound, intersectional understanding of the issues at hand. He believes in the importance of community engagement and sustainable practices to combat environmental challenges.
About their project: :
The Aranya Nursery and Butterfly Park project, based in Khetrajpur region of Sambalpur, Odisha, aims to address local environmental challenges while empowering dropout students and youth through environmental entrepreneurship. The initiative focuses on cultivating medicinal and ornamental plants, providing training in nursery management, and promoting biodiversity through the establishment of a butterfly park. Its’s mission is to engage local youth, encouraging them to complete their education and participate in climate-related initiatives. By offering hands-on training in nursery operations and eco-tourism activities, the project seeks to create sustainable income opportunities and foster a sense of environmental stewardship among participants.Its focus would be on community engagement and collaboration with local organisations, schools, and government bodies. Overall, the Aranya initiative represents a holistic approach to sustainable development, intertwining economic benefits with social and ecological gains, ultimately aiming to inspire future generations to protect and nurture their natural surroundings.
