The Social Forestry Department in Nagpur Division generated Rs 2,04,857 revenue during the financial year 2025–26, primarily through sale of 6,955 saplings, according to official nursery data. The Department distributed as many as 3,17,288 saplings free of cost under various afforestation drives and public schemes, far exceeding the number sold commercially.

 

This highlights the Department’s primary focus on ecological outreach rather than revenue generation. Among the major nurseries, Narkhed (Vadvihera) handled one of the largest stocks at 1,10,031 saplings. Of these, 530 saplings were sold, generating Rs 29,680, while a significant number were distributed free. Katol (Chargao) nursery maintained 94,378 saplings and sold 580 saplings, earning Rs 7,110. Parseoni (Navegaon Khairi) nursery recorded total availability of 74,155 saplings and sold 1,429 saplings, generating Rs 25,361. Hingna (Khairi Bazargaon) reported sales of 280 saplings and revenue of Rs 3,920. In Kalmeshwar, the Vena nursery emerged as the top revenue contributor, earning Rs 98,384 from the sale of 1,909 saplings, indicating a higher per-unit return.

 

The Adasa nursery generated Rs 4,927 from 727 saplings sold. Bhiwapur (Shivapur) nursery sold 3,410 saplings but recorded no revenue, suggesting distribution under non-commercial or subsidised schemes. Overall, the Department handled more than 5.13 lakh saplings during the year, with total utilisation crossing 6.10 lakh plants. However, with over 3.17 lakh saplings given away free, only a small fraction contributed to direct income. The data underscores a clear imbalance between production and monetisation, with revenue concentrated in a few nurseries while the majority of operations remain geared towards environmental and social objectives rather than financial returns.