Part 1: Patta Rights and the Beginning of CFSD’s Journey

Have you ever wondered how—and more importantly, why—the Centre for Sustainable Development (CFSD) came into being? The work we do did not begin with a concrete project proposal or funding plan. Instead, it began on the ground – through conversations with slumdwellers in Nagpur, and a growing want to improve the realities of local communities. […]
Vasundhara Rakshak – The Protectors of the Earth

This blog was written by Samruddhi Lambe, student of the Institute of Management Nirma University (IMNU) Ahmedabad, and current volunteer at CFSD. She was actively involved in the Vasundhara Rakshak Campaign. Environmental awareness today is no longer a moral science chapter from a textbook , it is the need of the hour for human kind in order to ensure a sustainable […]
Power of Change: From Classroom to Clean Air

India faces one of the most severe air-pollution challenges in the world. In many areas, waste is still burned due to lack of awareness or access to sustainable alternatives. This not only contributes to environmental pollution but also poses serious health risks. Reducing open waste burning requires practical solutions that communities can adopt easily. Composting […]
Youth for My Bharat: Raising Awareness on Plastic Pollution

On December 12th, CFSD conducted an awareness programme on plastic pollution at Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya, a girls’ college in Nagpur. The programme took place as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) initiative “Youth for My Bharat”, which aims to encourage young people to actively participate in building a sustainable and responsible future for the country. Understanding Plastic Pollution The session was led […]