A Green Miracle: How One Patch Became a Forest in Just One Year

In January 2025, the Sukher Swarga Foundation took on a massive challenge. They began planting mangroves across many different areas of the Sundarbans.This is the story of just one of those many patches. In this single spot, 7,000 saplings were planted. Today, only 12 months later, it doesn’t look like a plantation anymore—it looks like a real, thick forest.

One Patch Among ManyThe “Mangrove Bachao” project is huge. While this specific patch is thriving, it is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. By planting in many different locations, the foundation is creating a Live Shield across the coast.Each patch works together to:Stop soil erosion (keeping the land from washing away).Break the force of storms (acting as a natural wall).Provide a home for birds and fish.The Leadership of Swapan SuinThis vision comes from Swapan Suin, known as the “Mangrove Boy of India.” At just 28 years old, Swapan has already led the planting of 5 Lakh (500,000) mangroves across numerous sites.He doesn’t just plant trees; he creates ecosystems. This successful patch is proof that his method works. Seeing these 7,000 saplings grow so fast gives us hope for all the other patches being planted across the region.Why We Focus on PatchesBy planting in many patches rather than just one big area, the Sukher Swarga Foundation ensures that more villages are protected. If one area is hit by a storm, the other patches continue to grow and protect the land.This forest is proof: small saplings, when planted with love and hard work, can change the world in just one year.