It’s a world filled with desire for money and more money. Dowry is one of the forms to quench such craving. You would rarely find exceptions from such thirst... and here is one. Saroj Kant Biswal- a teacher from rural Odisha has requested 1000 tree saplings as dowry. Saroj is a member of NGO named ‘Gachha Tie Sathi Tie (a tree is a friend)’ which spreads awareness for planting trees. Saroj’s demand was received with shock and numerous objections. But his wife Rashmirekha stood by his side. Saroj took time to distribute all the saplings before he got married. “I am against any form of dowry. I wanted to spread the message of tree protection. And what could have been better occasion than my marriage to convince my fellow villagers that they should take tree plantation seriously,” said Mr. Biswal.