Ecological Restorer | Digital Media Pioneer | Cultural Archivist
Professional Profile
M. R. Hari is a multidisciplinary professional working at the intersection of ecological restoration, digital technology, and cultural preservation. A pioneer in India’s digital landscape, he produced the nation’s first cross-platform CD-ROM and has since developed over 200 interactive media products and short films. Today, he leverages this expertise in communication to advocate for the Miyawaki method of afforestation, bridging the gap between modern technology and environmental resilience.
Core Expertise
Digital Media & Storytelling: Over 30 years of experience in producing high-quality interactive media, documentaries, and digital archives focused on heritage and responsible tourism.
Ecological Restoration: A leading practitioner of the Miyawaki method, providing leadership for over 300 microforests across India to restore biodiversity in degraded landscapes.
Strategic Advocacy: Expert at translating complex environmental and cultural concepts into accessible public campaigns and educational “Nature Labs.”
Professional Experience
Pioneer in Digital Media & Cultural Documentation
Interactive Media Production: Produced and directed a portfolio of 200+ interactive media products and short films, establishing new benchmarks for digital content in India.
First-to-Market Innovations: Conceptualized and launched India’s first cross-platform CD-ROM on tourism and the first comprehensive DVD series on Indian classical dances with English subtitles.
Digital Archiving: Founded India Video, a massive digital repository that brought Indian traditions to a global audience via YouTube long before the platform became a mainstream educational tool.
Ecological Leadership & Urban Forestry
Miyawaki Afforestation: Specialized in converting rocky, barren terrains into self-sustaining native forests. Guided the successful creation of microforests in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Environmental Education: Established “Nature Labs”—outdoor classrooms designed to teach communities about climate resilience and the healing power of biodiversity.
Current Leadership Roles
Executive Chairman, Invis Pvt Ltd.
Director, Agriculture and Ecosystem Management (AGES).
Director, Culture Shoppe Pvt Ltd.
Member, State Advisory Board, WWF Kerala.
Member, Advisory Committee, Centre for Digital Transformation in Culture (CDTC), Digital University of Kerala.
Selected Past Appointments
Urban Forestry Expert, G20 Global Land Initiative (UNCCD).
Founding Managing Director, Invis Multimedia.
Member, Board of Studies (Digital Media & Cultural Tourism), Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University.
Authored Works & Publications
The Healing Power of Forests (Vanam Thanne Oushadham) (2025): Co-translator of the Malayalam edition of Prof. Akira Miyawaki’s seminal work.
Miyawaki Forests in Kerala – Our Experiences (2021): Co-authored with Dr. Remya R. Kumar; a practical guide to restoring local landscapes.
Internet: Vyaaparathinum, Vyavasayathinum (2012): An early Malayalam text on the internet’s role in trade and industry.
Philosophy
Hari’s career reflects a long-standing belief that degraded landscapes can be regenerated and that local knowledge, when combined with digital innovation, is the key to a sustainable future. He continues to advocate for a world where technology safeguards tradition rather than replacing it.
mrhari196@gmail.com
