About BharatCares

BharatCares (by SMEC Trust) is the social impact arm of the CSRBOX Group, established to design and deliver high-impact, scalable CSR programmes across India. Leveraging innovation, technology, and community partnerships, BharatCares works at the intersection of environment, livelihoods, education, skilling, healthcare, and climate resilience.

BharatCares functions as a bridge between communities, grassroots organisations, funders, and institutions to implement sustainable and outcome-driven solutions. Currently, BharatCares operates across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and other regions.

About the Initiative

CSRBOX Group works in partnership with multiple Stakeholders including corporates, philanthropic organisations, government departments, and grassroots non-profit organisations to design and implement social and environmental programmes across India. Through these partnerships, CSRBOX supports projects that address local environmental challenges while creating long-term benefits for communities.

As part of its environmental initiatives, the CSRBOX Group invites credible NGOs and grassroots organisations to collaborate in implementing high-impact initiatives, in partnership with reputed corporate allies, and philanthropic organisations to restore and rejuvenate mangrove ecosystems along India’s coastline.

The programme focuses on:

• Restoration of degraded mangrove ecosystems
• Strengthening coastal protection and biodiversity
• Community-led plantation, protection, and monitoring
• Livelihood integration and environmental stewardship

Scope of Work

The selected NGO partner(s) will be responsible for the following components:

1. Site Identification & Baseline Assessment

• Identify suitable plantation sites (mudflats, degraded mangroves, coastal commons)
• Conduct baseline assessments Conduct baseline assessments to ensure accountability, including documentation of site conditions, plantation suitability, and restoration feasibility.
• Coordinate with Forest Department / local authorities for necessary permissions

2. Community Mobilisation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct village-level consultations with coastal communities, fisherfolk, SHGs, and Panchayats
• Identify and mobilise local community members for plantation and protection activities
• Ensure participation of women and marginalised groups

3. Nursery Development & Sapling Procurement

• Establish or source mangrove nurseries (local species only)
• Ensure healthy sapling production as per ecological guidelines
• Maintain nursery records and survival tracking

4. Mangrove Plantation & Restoration

• Execute plantation activities using appropriate scientific techniques
• Follow region-specific spacing, species mix, and seasonal timing
• Implement assisted natural regeneration (ANR) wherever feasible

5. Protection, Maintenance & Survival Assurance

• Ensure protection of plantation sites through community watch groups
• Conduct gap-filling, fencing (if required), and maintenance activities
• Target a minimum 70-80% sapling survival rate

6. Capacity Building & Awareness

• Conduct trainings on mangrove ecology, climate change, and conservation
• Develop community champions for long-term stewardship
• Conduct school and youth awareness programmes

7. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting

• Implement a basic MIS for plantation, survival rate, and community participation
• Submit monthly and quarterly progress reports
• Support geo-tagging, photo documentation, and impact narratives

8. Sustainability & Exit Strategy

• Develop community-based protection and monitoring mechanisms
• Link mangrove conservation with sustainable livelihoods (where feasible)
• Facilitate long-term ownership beyond the project period

Eligibility Criteria

Interested organisations must meet the following criteria:

• Registered NGO/Trust / Society with a minimum of 2 years of operational experience
• Proven experience in mangrove plantation, coastal restoration, or wetland conservation
• Strong grassroots presence and community mobilisation capability
• Experience working with Forest Departments, local governance institutions, or CSR projects
• Capacity to manage field operations, documentation, and reporting
• Proven track record in successfully implementing mangrove plantation, coastal restoration, or related environmental conservation projects.

Submission Guidelines

Interested organisations are requested to fill this form:

Submission Link: https://forms.gle/mnxk1VkxN3DcwY836

Timelines

• Last date for submission: 21/12/2025
• Time: 22:00 PM

Terms & Conditions

• This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only and not a commitment or work order
• Final selection will be subject to technical and financial evaluation
• BharatCares reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOIs without assigning reasons
• All costs should be inclusive of field operations, logistics, and statutory taxes
• Any deviations must be approved in writing by SMEC Trust
• Only shortlisted NGOs will be reached out

Tags Environment and Sustainability Livelihood Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)