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Registered NGO · 80G Certified · Since 2003

Together for a greener Bengal, and a healthier planet.

The Centre for Ecological Movement (CEMO) works across Bengal's schools, wetlands and villages — educating the next generation, protecting wildlife, and defending the water bodies our cities depend on.

Founded by the Father of Social Forestry in India 22+ years of grassroots action
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Years of environmental action
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Campaigns & flagship events
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Schools sensitised in one drive
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Wildlife conservation projects
2003Est. Kolkata
Bengal landscape at dawn Students in a classroom awareness session
Who we are

A movement powered by people who care about the earth.

Established in 2003–04 and registered in 2006, CEMO is a non-governmental organisation (with 80G) dedicated to environmental awareness and to projects that connect individuals and institutions passionate about ecological conservation.

  • Eco-education in urban, suburban & rural schools — our best success story
  • Wildlife protection: peacocks, open-billed storks, tigers & migratory birds
  • Defending wetlands — from the Sunderbans to Rabindra Sarovar
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Dr. Ajit Kumar Banerjee, IFoSFounder · the Father of Social Forestry in India
Our initiatives

Where your support goes to work

Four programmes, one goal — a healthier, greener Bengal for the generations to come.

Education

School Eco-Education

Awareness programmes, teacher workshops and inter-school fests — water conservation is running in 8 schools right now.

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Wildlife

Wildlife & Habitat

The Peacock Project at Rajhat, open-billed stork preservation in Birbhum, and campaigns for tigers and migratory birds.

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Water

Wetlands & Waterbodies

From Santraganchi Jheel to Rabindra Sarovar and the East Kolkata Wetlands — protecting the waters our cities depend on.

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Community

Green Cities & Villages

Tree planting, no-plastic zones, bio-toilets in Purulia villages, and city beautification drives across Bengal.

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Get involved

How you can help

Every contribution — money, time or a classroom — moves the movement forward.

Donate

80G tax benefit on every contribution. Your support funds programmes on the ground across Bengal.

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Volunteer

Join our walks, plantation drives and awareness programmes. Students and professionals welcome.

Join as volunteer

Partner your school

Our school programmes are free. Bring a water, wildlife or habitat programme to your students.

Invite CEMO
Moments from the field

Two decades in pictures

Voices of the movement

What our community says

★★★★★

CEMO's water conservation programme changed how our students think about every drop. The sessions are engaging, practical and completely free for the school.

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School TeacherPartner school, Kolkata
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Working with CEMO on the bio-toilet project in Purulia showed us what a small, dedicated team can achieve in a village when they truly listen to the community.

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Club MemberInner Wheel partner
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From the Walk to Save the Tiger to the protest for Rabindra Sarovar — CEMO has been showing up for Bengal's environment for two decades. Proud to volunteer.

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VolunteerCEMO community
In good company

Partners who power our projects

Rotary Club, Tagoreland Inner Wheel Clubs Calcutta Action Group Visva-Bharati Howrah Municipality

Every hand makes the movement stronger.

Donate, volunteer, or bring CEMO to your school — and be part of two decades of standing up for Bengal's environment.

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