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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Compensation for cut: Tree plantation in Bastar for losing 100s of trees for chariot
Raipur: In a bid to balance tradition with sustainability, authorities in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region have begun planting saplings annually to compensate for the "hundreds of trees felled" each year to build the towering wooden chariot for the 75-day Bastar Dussehra, one of India's longest and most traditionally significant festivals. State wildlife board members and forest department on the local level have initiated the plantation, taking a cue from Jagannath Puri in Odisha, where thousands of saplings are planted annually to compensate for the timber used in 'Rath Yatra'. Speaking to TOI, Hemant Kashyap, a member of the state wildlife board and an environmentalist said, "For about three chariots, nearly 200 trees are felled in Odisha and the rath committee plants four times the number of saplings, and the wood is sourced only after an 80-year cycle of a tree planted. In Bastar, a single chariot is built - the four-wheeled 'Phool Rath' initially which later turns into eight-wheeled called 'Vijay Rath' — requiring felling of nearly 150 mature sal trees, many over a hundred years old. The Forest Department supplies this wood to the Bastar Dussehra Committee." "We have been demanding compensatory plantations for years. It shouldn't just continue in the name of tradition by planting few samplings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Sal trees take a several years to mature, he added. Jagdalpur chief conservator of forest R C Dugga told TOI that the number of trees to be felled depends on the size of logs required and usually they are less in numbers as claimed. By and large 80 huge logs are required for the chariot in Bastar Dussehra, he said. "Since the concern of annual felling of sal trees was considerable, our forest department team with local villagers and Dussehra committee jointly decided to plant saplings every year. There's a village called Nakti Semra near Jagdalpur, where the panchayat has provided an empty land and with own arrangements, we availed 250-300 saplings for plantation along with basic resources," CCF said. He added that the Bastar Dussehra committee representatives including 'manjhi, chalki' rank people who come from different villages, participate in plantation drive. We provide fencing and protection, he said, adding that to ensure proper care and maintenance, a formal initiative can be taken ahead. However, Kashyap urged for sal-specific replantation, stating that a mix of tree species is being planted instead. Moreover, while the best time for plantation is the monsoon, saplings are usually planted post-festival by tribal priests and traditional functionaries, often at the same spots where trees were felled, such as Markel, about 20 kms from Jagdalpur and Semra villages. Environmentalists emphasized that the chariot is crafted entirely through traditional methods — cut, carved, and shaped by hand without any machinery. This results in significant wood waste, which is later sold off or auctioned. Officials said that adequate funds can be allocated for structured ecological compensation for plantation.
Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Kindsight Welcomes Hemant Kashyap as Chief Product Officer
Fundraising industry leader continues to accelerate innovation and growth through bold leadership hires and a people-first workplace culture. SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Fundraising software innovator Kindsight is thrilled to announce that Hemant Kashyap has joined the company as Chief Product Officer. With over 25 years of experience leading product and technology teams at high-growth SaaS companies, Hemant's arrival represents an inflection point in Kindsight's continued mission to modernize fundraising solutions with smarter, more impactful tools. Hemant's impressive career includes leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Clio and ServiceTitan where he oversaw the launch of several highly successful new products and led their expansion into multiple new markets. His experience also spans tenures at global leaders like Motorola and IBM. 'I'm honored to join Kindsight at such an exciting time in its growth. The opportunity to lead a team dedicated to building innovative, impactful tools for the fundraising community is incredibly inspiring,' says Hemant. 'My goal is to build products that not only meet the evolving needs of fundraising teams, but exceed expectations - empowering them to drive greater impact with less friction.' A pivotal moment of innovation to modernize fundraising Hemant Kashyap joins Kindsight during an exciting period of growth and innovation. The fundraising software provider recently launched its groundbreaking Fundraising Platform, the only fundraising CRM powered by real-time donor intelligence. By replacing traditional approaches with data-driven insights and automation, Kindsight is redefining what's possible in the fundraising space. 'Hemant has a remarkable ability to align innovation with the specific needs of those he serves,' says Ross Beattie, CEO of Kindsight. 'His extensive experience in scaling SaaS platforms, introducing cutting-edge solutions, and building dynamic teams will ensure we deliver precisely what the fundraising community requires to succeed.' Building a culture for future growth and excellence This appointment follows recent certifications of both Kindsight USA and Canada as a 'Great Place to Work®" for 2025. The globally recognized honor reflects the company's unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding workplace culture. The company's investment in its internal culture mirrors its commitment to elevating the experience of its clients. This philosophy of care and excellence earned Kindsight a 2025 Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service, a testament to the impact of extending its collaborative and empowering culture. Great Place To Work® is regarded as the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership practices proven to drive innovation, employee engagement, and market success. Kindsight's satisfaction survey highlighted a whopping 84% of employees believe Kindsight is a Great Place to Work, highlighting a strong confidence in the executive team, strong direct manager relationships, and fair treatment across the company. With strong community support, meaningful recognition, and a commitment to work-life balance, Kindsight creates an environment where employees thrive and feel inspired to contribute to meaningful change. About Kindsight Kindsight builds technology that helps nonprofits make a difference. For decades, Kindsight has supported the education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors with fundraising tools and the largest charitable giving database on the market. And as the giving sector evolves, so does Kindsight. As the leader in fundraising intelligence, Kindsight leverages real-time data and AI to help thousands of organizations around the world identify, manage, and engage with donors—at any scale. Kindsight's ascend is a purpose-built constituent management software that corrals all of that donor information and campaign tracking into one place. Kindsight's iwave is a donor prospect research tool that offers proactive insights and real-time donor intel, with 1.5 billion wealth and philanthropic records. Meanwhile, Kindsight's generative AI builds campaigns and creates personalized, meaningful content drafts at scale—in your unique voice and tone. Kindsight's Fundraising Platform pulls all this functionality into one place, offering the first and only fundraising CRM with built-in donor scores and insights, powered by data from trusted external sources. Kindsight is truly changing the game for donor fundraising. Connect your story to donors who care about your cause—at any scale, in real time—that's the power of Kindsight. Learn more at For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kindsight
Cision Canada
03-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Kindsight Welcomes Hemant Kashyap as Chief Product Officer
Fundraising industry leader continues to accelerate innovation and growth through bold leadership hires and a people-first workplace culture. SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Fundraising software innovator Kindsight is thrilled to announce that Hemant Kashyap has joined the company as Chief Product Officer. With over 25 years of experience leading product and technology teams at high-growth SaaS companies, Hemant's arrival represents an inflection point in Kindsight's continued mission to modernize fundraising solutions with smarter, more impactful tools. Hemant's impressive career includes leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Clio and ServiceTitan where he oversaw the launch of several highly successful new products and led their expansion into multiple new markets. His experience also spans tenures at global leaders like Motorola and IBM. "I'm honored to join Kindsight at such an exciting time in its growth. The opportunity to lead a team dedicated to building innovative, impactful tools for the fundraising community is incredibly inspiring," says Hemant. "My goal is to build products that not only meet the evolving needs of fundraising teams, but exceed expectations - empowering them to drive greater impact with less friction." A pivotal moment of innovation to modernize fundraising Hemant Kashyap joins Kindsight during an exciting period of growth and innovation. The fundraising software provider recently launched its groundbreaking Fundraising Platform, the only fundraising CRM powered by real-time donor intelligence. By replacing traditional approaches with data-driven insights and automation, Kindsight is redefining what's possible in the fundraising space. "Hemant has a remarkable ability to align innovation with the specific needs of those he serves," says Ross Beattie, CEO of Kindsight. "His extensive experience in scaling SaaS platforms, introducing cutting-edge solutions, and building dynamic teams will ensure we deliver precisely what the fundraising community requires to succeed." Building a culture for future growth and excellence This appointment follows recent certifications of both Kindsight USA and Canada as a "Great Place to Work®" for 2025. The globally recognized honor reflects the company's unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding workplace culture. The company's investment in its internal culture mirrors its commitment to elevating the experience of its clients. This philosophy of care and excellence earned Kindsight a 2025 Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service, a testament to the impact of extending its collaborative and empowering culture. Great Place To Work® is regarded as the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership practices proven to drive innovation, employee engagement, and market success. Kindsight's satisfaction survey highlighted a whopping 84% of employees believe Kindsight is a Great Place to Work, highlighting a strong confidence in the executive team, strong direct manager relationships, and fair treatment across the company. With strong community support, meaningful recognition, and a commitment to work-life balance, Kindsight creates an environment where employees thrive and feel inspired to contribute to meaningful change. About Kindsight Kindsight builds technology that helps nonprofits make a difference. For decades, Kindsight has supported the education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors with fundraising tools and the largest charitable giving database on the market. And as the giving sector evolves, so does Kindsight. As the leader in fundraising intelligence, Kindsight leverages real-time data and AI to help thousands of organizations around the world identify, manage, and engage with donors—at any scale. Kindsight's ascend is a purpose-built constituent management software that corrals all of that donor information and campaign tracking into one place. Kindsight's iwave is a donor prospect research tool that offers proactive insights and real-time donor intel, with 1.5 billion wealth and philanthropic records. Meanwhile, Kindsight's generative AI builds campaigns and creates personalized, meaningful content drafts at scale—in your unique voice and tone. Kindsight's Fundraising Platform pulls all this functionality into one place, offering the first and only fundraising CRM with built-in donor scores and insights, powered by data from trusted external sources. Kindsight is truly changing the game for donor fundraising. Connect your story to donors who care about your cause—at any scale, in real time—that's the power of Kindsight. Learn more at
