In Episode 57 of Devendra Talks, host Devendra Mohan sits down with Lt. Commander Deokant Payasi (Retd.), Former Indian Navy Officer and Co-Founder & CEO of SayTrees Environmental Trust, for a thought-provoking conversation on sustainability, leadership, nation-building, and the future of India.

After serving the nation in the Indian Navy, Deokant Payasi chose a different mission—restoring India's natural ecosystems. Today, through SayTrees, he has helped plant over 10 million trees, restore dozens of lakes, and support environmental initiatives across the country.

This episode explores some of the most important questions facing modern India:

• Can a nation truly develop while ignoring nature?
• Will water, forests, and soil become the defining issues of the future?
• Why is environmental responsibility a matter of national importance?
• What can individuals do if they cannot plant trees themselves?
• Why is civic sense still missing despite increasing education?
• How are farmers contributing to ecological sustainability?
• What role should today's youth play in protecting the environment?

From lessons learned in the Indian Navy to building one of India's most impactful environmental movements, this conversation offers valuable insights on purpose, discipline, resilience, and creating a legacy that lasts beyond a lifetime.

Whether you're passionate about sustainability, leadership, personal growth, public policy, or India's future, this episode will challenge the way you think about development and responsibility.

Guest:
Lt. Commander Deokant Payasi (Retd.)
Co-Founder & CEO, SayTrees Environmental Trust

Host:
Devendra Mohan

Listen now and join the conversation on how individuals can contribute to a stronger, greener, and more sustainable India.

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