Volunteer
From Curiosity to Conservation
My interest in plants and nature can be credited to my Nani, she was a very dedicated lady, the way she loved her plants and trees, she used to talk to them like her own children. As any other child, i remember only playing around my Nani's house, I was maybe 9 or 10 and my Nana ji used to read Times of India Newspaper everyday and that particular edition had one specific pamplet where there was a drawing of a polar bear standing on maybe a 4 ft. Block of ice and the sun on top. That memory is so clear because I went ahead and asked my Nana ji about that image and he told me that this is because of global warming, the glaciers are melting and the animals near by are being displaced or dead. Until that day, I never thought about things like environment or animals or trees, but that day bit different, something ignited in that little boy, i remember talking to my father over call and asking him more about the climate changes. Ever since then I started reading more about environmental issues, problems the animals and insects are facing and the possible remedies for co existence without disturbing the equilibrium.
The interest of every enthusiast eventually lands them to the videos of Sir David Attenborough, it was the same for me. Once I started watching his documentaries and interviews, my perspective changed over time once again. For the first time, a thought crossed my mind, "what if I'm the elephant who is being displaced because humans need more houses to live in or humans need more developmental activities". To be honest, once I started placing myself in the shoes of those tiny insects, those poor animals and the hundreds and thousands of years old trees, I have never been the same.When I read news articles almost everyday that a new protected forest area has been allotted to XYZ politician's businessman friend, it burns my blood.There are many people trying to conserve what we have but the greedy politicians and businessmen bring us back to square one.
India has one of the world's most diverse flora and fauna and it deserves some existing laws to be modified and also new laws to ensure the protection and conservation of it. With the passion and love towards the Environment, I decided to pursue PHD in Environmental laws, hoping to catch many loopholes and suggest valuable reforms.
What I wish to do is as simple yet as Great as Jadav Peyeng ji, Devaki Amma and Tulsi Gowda ji. I wish to plant trees, clean the surroundings and educate people regarding the importance of environment and biodiversity. And I want this entire process to happen so smoothly in the background that slowly it becomes real impactful.
A Message to the world
We are not inheriting a healthy planet; we are inheriting a planet under pressure.
Today, more than 48,600 species face the threat of extinction, and the world has lost 41 million hectares of forest since 2015. Our actions today will determine the world we leave behind tomorrow.
I believe environmental protection is not just the responsibility of governments or organisations; it is a responsibility we all share. Every tree planted, and every life protected matters. We may not change the world overnight, but together, we can change its future.
Let us stop treating nature as a resource to exploit and start protecting it as a legacy to preserve.
What we can do?
Plant and protect trees - prioritise native species and ensure their survival.
Reduce waste - refuse single use plastic, reuse materials, and recycle responsibly.
Conserve water - harvest rainwater and avoid unnecessary wastage.
Protect biodiversity - safeguard forests, rivers, wetlands, and local ecosystems.
The future of our Country and the planet depends on the choices we make today. Every small action, when multiplied by millions, can create a lasting change. Let us work together to protect nature, preserve biodiversity, and build a world where humans and wildlife coexist in harmony. The Earth is our shared home, and protecting it is our shared responsibility.
