The project strategically leverages 3 Bighas of barren floodplain land to plant over 1,100 trees, including fruit and fodder species, in Phase I. Building on the success of this phase, the initiative has expanded to 5 Bighas in Phase II. This effort directly benefits 70 families residing near the floodplain by mitigating flood risks and offsetting carbon emissions, while also enabling eight families to participate in inter-crop farming, generating additional income from the land. The project aims to restore ecological balance, contributing to global efforts in reducing environmental pollution and carbon dioxide levels. With an estimated average annual CO2 offset of 2 tons, the "Planting for Life" initiative plays a crucial role in combating climate change and enhancing community resilience. The key activities under the project include:

1) Plantation: Diverse species, including fruit and fodder trees, have been planted to enrich the area's biodiversity, enhance carbon sequestration, and promote long-term ecological sustainability.

2) Intercropping and Vegetable Farming: SVSI supports farmers in adopting an intercropping system, where multiple crops are cultivated between main crops to boost production and income. This practice fosters mutual benefits among crops, such as leguminous plants enriching the soil with nitrogen for non-leguminous crops. Additionally, bioengineering plants like Bamboo, Amriso, and Babio have been planted along the riverbank to stabilize soil, control erosion, and mitigate flood risks during the rainy season.

3) Training and Capacity Building: The "Planting for Life" program enhances sustainable livelihoods in the Musahar community of Ratnanagar-8, Bagamara, Sauraha. SVSI has provided training to 25 Musahar farmers on sustainable agricultural techniques, soil fertility management, and pest control, in collaboration with the Agriculture Information Centre, Chitwan. These farmers now practice intercropping, harvesting crops for both household consumption and market sales, improving their household income.

4) Subsidies and Inputs from Local Government: A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between SVSI and Ratnanagar Municipality to ensure access to essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, irrigation, and quality seedlings. Technical support is provided by the Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), District Agriculture Office (DAO), and Department of Horticulture and Agronomy. AFU offers ongoing guidance on disease and pest control, while DAO Ratnanagar has trained Musahar families on plantation techniques, significantly enhancing their farming knowledge and skills.