CSR Proposal: Guardians of Nature Campaign – Palghar District
Submitted by: Outplay Sports Foundation
Type: CSR Collaboration Proposal
Focus Area: Environment, Education, Sports Development, Community Engagement
Proposed Location: Palghar District, Maharashtra
Proposal Date: 19 feb 2025
About Outplay Sports Foundation
Outplay Sports Foundation is a Section-8 registered nonprofit organization dedicated to developing sports culture, promoting grassroots talent, and empowering communities through fitness, education, and environmental initiatives. Our work spans urban and rural Maharashtra, engaging over 15,000+ individuals annually through sports training, school outreach, heritage marathons, and eco-conscious drives.
Campaign Title: Guardians of Nature – Palghar District Drive
Project Vision
To build a long-term, sustainable environmental awareness and action movement by engaging youth, schools, local bodies, and tribal communities across the Palghar district.
Project Objectives
Create plastic-free zones through massive clean-up drives across beaches, tribal belts, and forest peripheries.
Conduct environment-focused awareness sessions in schools and colleges.
Promote eco-conscious fitness and sports culture through trekking, marathons, and nature trails.
Set up collection and segregation units for plastic waste in high-need rural areas.
Identify and train local youth volunteers as sustainability ambassadors.
Lay groundwork for a community-led Plastic Recycling & Repurposing Unit.
Key Activities
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Monthly Clean-Up Drives | 1,000+ volunteers to participate in beach, forest, and village clean-ups. |
| School Outreach | 12 government and tribal schools to receive awareness workshops. |
| Youth Leadership | Train 50+ “Guardians of Nature” from local youth as eco-leaders. |
| Fitness for Nature Treks | Monthly treks focusing on both fitness and environmental restoration. |
| Plastic Collection Drives | Collaborate with local panchayats to set up collection bins and logistics. |
| Recycling Unit Planning | Pre-feasibility study and roadmap for a micro-recycling plant in the region. |
Target Impact
Participants Engaged: 12,000+ across all activities over 12 months.
Plastic Waste Collected: Estimated 3–5 tons/year.
Schools Engaged: 12 tribal/rural schools.
Youth Leaders Trained: 50+ volunteers.
CSR Partnership Opportunity
We seek CSR funding and partnership to execute this 12-month campaign with:
Support for logistics, material, staffing, and training costs.
Funding for plastic collection infrastructure and sustainability toolkits.
Investment in pre-setup planning for the recycling unit (site, machines, manpower).
Branding and visibility for the CSR partner across digital, on-ground, and media platforms.
Proposed Budget: ₹18–25 Lakhs
(Detailed breakup can be provided upon request)
Why Support This Campaign?
Addresses SDG Goals: Climate Action, Sustainable Cities, Quality Education, Good Health.
Creates measurable, community-owned environmental action.
Engages schools, youth, and local bodies in a unified, year-long program.
Builds ground for long-term CSR-driven green infrastructure in Palghar.
Amplifies brand credibility in rural Maharashtra and among government stakeholders.
Next Steps
We invite your team for a detailed presentation and walkthrough of our action plan. Together, we can turn this vision into a replicable model across tribal and coastal belts of Maharashtra.
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