Thursday, June 7, 2012
Towards a better Future Initiatives by Green Yatra
In
a constant urge to achieve for our own selves we often take the most important
things for granted. We assume that we would never lose what has been given to
us but the truth is only realized when the alarming realities are knocking on
the door. One such reality which has been ignored for quite some time is the
deteriorating health of Mother Nature. We read about the problems, we hear
about them, we even have discussions about how things have gone worse while
having evening teas; however that is all, people do. If one questions what
exactly you are doing to save the environment not many people would have an
answer. There is another serious issue evolved as a result of increasing
inequality. Insensitivity towards humanity has led the rich to fortunes and
poor to a never ending darkness, a division of society into two distinctive
sectors, one which enjoys all the luxuries and the other one striving for the
most basic needs.
It’s
not that people do not want to do anything, in fact everyone wants to do
something to preserve the environment, however what often stops them is a lack
of direction. What to do? What can we do? What is going to change with just me
planting a tree? These are some of those questions which an individual gets
when he decides to actually stand up and do something. Often people just don’t know
how to proceed; there is a need for awareness amongst the masses to bring
changes, to undo the damage that has already been done.
GreenYatra, an NGO, is one such ray of hope,
dedicated to preserving and conservation of Mother Nature and humanity. This organization
believes in working with individuals, ngo’s, householders, corporate houses, educational
or non-educational institutions, social groups or social entrepreneurs.
Everyone and anyone who has a will and interest in solving the problems of
environment, is welcomed and encouraged for their contribution here. Someone
wise once said actions speak louder than words. It isn’t just about saying, it
is about what is actually being done. Green yatra has initiated many campaigns
in order to spread the awareness and show people how to have a greener
lifestyle which doesn’t wipes out the roots of pure nature but revolves around
the beauty of it.
Plantation
of trees is the most important and inevitable task when talking about
conserving the nature. We show we care is a project by Green yatra which aims
at planting 10 million plus tree across India till the end of this year. To
reduce the on-going destruction of natural resources and to compensate for
whatever has been lost already, plantation of trees is more of a need rather
than a choice in today’s scenario. Believing that every single tree makes a
difference, GreenYatra conducts tree plantation drives to places likes open
lands, schools, colleges, office premises, housing societies and many such
places.
Human
beings are as much a part of nature as any other thing. While understanding how
to preserve our environment, we might as well give a thought to humans.
Whatever might be the reasons, we cannot deny the fact that our societies
belong to two groups, of rich and poor. For someone what might be a waste worth
throwing away, can be a need for someone else. We all have old clothes, toys
that we just throw while cleaning our houses. Can there be a better way to put
those things to some use that are now worthless to someone? The answer is yes. Zaroorat A need an initiative by greenyatra is making it possible. People are
encouraged to donate things like old clothes, toys, books, stationary and other
such important things which they don’t use anymore so that they can be
distributed to less fortunate people living in rural areas and urban slums in
India. Helping someone and bringing a smile on someone’s face is undoubtedly an
exquisite feeling which everyone can have by contributing whatever they can.
To
save the future of earth educating the future buds the right way is very
important. Young minds have a potential of actually bringing changes and doing
wonders that’s why Go Green Kids an innovative
initiative by Green Yatra aims at working with children to make them understand
and appreciate the beauty and the need to preserve nature. Through
campaigns, talk shows, events, dramas and plays, site visits, eco- natural
picnics, tree plantation, workshops, audio visual presentation, scientific
researches and international online forum and activities (includes blogs,
website, online community, groups, and forums) Green Yatra is creating
awareness and sensitizing children towards nature because when a child learns
something new, a whole circle of people around him like family, friends,
teachers etc learn something new as well.
India
is a country of colors, traditions and festivals. Where these festivals are an
integral part of our culture we should also consider what we are giving back to
nature while celebrating. Ganesh festival, one of the most enthusiastically
celebrated festival of the country, is been given an eco touch by green yatra’s
project Go Green Ganesha where they
promote eco friendly ganesha idols instead of the idols made from plaster of Paris
which is very harmful for the marine life. Adopting such eco friendly
alternatives we can behave responsibly towards nature while enjoying our
favorite festivals.
These
are some of the current initiatives by green yatra to make earth reach its
glory once again. Through such active participation, innovative ideas and
concepts and contribution by people all over the world and efforts to adopt
green values we can sure have a secure sustainable and moreover a green future.
By
Pallavi Tiwari
Intern-Green Yatra
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