The Council for Green Revolution (CGR), founded by Shri K. Laxma Reddy and Smt. Leela Laxma Reddy, has been instrumental in environmental conservation efforts across India. Under the leadership of President Dileep Reddy, and with guidance from environmentalist Prof. K. Purushotham Reddy, CGR launched the Greens’ Alliance for Conservation of Eastern Ghats (GrACE) on 5th June, 2011, in Srisailam. GrACE envisaged to be an ideal platform for a National Level Conservation movement on Eastern Ghats and its eco-systems.

GrACE has organized several key events to promote the conservation of the Eastern Ghats:

1. Regional Convention at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (November 19, 2011): This event brought together environmentalists, academicians, and policymakers to discuss challenges and strategies for conserving the Eastern Ghats.

2. Regional Convention at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (March 10, 2012): Building on the previous convention, this gathering focused on regional issues affecting the Eastern Ghats and emphasized community involvement in conservation efforts.

3. National Conference at SRM University, Chennai (July 30, 2012): This conference expanded the dialogue to a national level, addressing broader environmental concerns and the need for coordinated conservation strategies across states.

4. National Conference at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (December 4-5, 2014): Held at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, this conference highlighted the spiritual and ecological significance of the region, fostering a deeper commitment to its preservation.

5. National Conference at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (April 16-17, 2016): This event focused on the Eastern Ghats’ biodiversity in Odisha, discussing the impacts of industrialization and strategies for sustainable development.

In September 2017, GrACE organized the Eastern Ghats Expedition, a comprehensive field study conducted in two phases (September 2-9 and September 18-25). This expedition aimed to document the ecological status of the Eastern Ghats, assess human impacts, and gather data to inform conservation strategies.

The culmination of these efforts was the publication of the Eastern Ghats Environment Outlook on October 15, 2019. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the region’s environmental status, challenges, and recommendations for sustainable management.

Key members of the initiative include C.H. Shiva Prasad, Dr. Priya Kumari, Dr. D. Narasimha Reddy, Dr. K. Thulsi Rao, Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy, and Mr. C. Umamaheswar Reddy and many other experts have significantly contributed to these initiatives, providing valuable expertise and guidance.

Through these collective efforts, CGR and GrACE have made substantial progress in conserving the Eastern Ghats, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and promoting sustainable practices to preserve this vital ecological region for future generations.