TO ME NOW, EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY ! BECAUSE I LOVE MY MOTHER EARTH and ITS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS HER CHILDREN TO RESPECT AND TAKE CARE OF HER.
As I try to recall my first Earth Day, it takes me back to 2014 April 22. I was just 3 and a half years. I was In my Nursery at Eurokids. My school had organized an event of fancy dress as a part of Earth day celebration. My mother had dressed me up as Mother Nature , with a leaf eye mask, climbers wrapped to my hand and I Held a banner which read " Save Nature" ...
I guess , it was the word " My Mother Nature " which fascinated me a lot. I have a cute photograph which I used on my KIDS WALKATHON invite Brochure in 2018.
My mother recalls , that from a young age I always had multiple questions about the plants, soil, water, rain..It was the smell of the soil and rain which inspired me.
Born to the parents smitten by travel bug, my exposure to Nature and the outer world is vast and vivid. As a Child, I have been growing up, listening to the tales of Nature ,where my granny always said, everything under the sky could be materialistic except for Nature! What shattered my belief, was a scenario of draught struck villages during my travel to , the land of Beaches ! I wondered when the state was known for its Ocean and Beaches, why was the surrounding area grief struck by draught! The dried up trees and grass, the dusty roads, once upon time ,a river bed, today lifeless and dead!
The Green and blue in Nature was totally gone , except for the dried brown grass and the filthy grey Ocean ! The people lined up in a big que waiting for their turn of just One pot of water! Now, Imagine! The Earth has 2/3 of water and hardly little left for drinking! The Scenario of the cow, bull, buffalo and sheep was no less to that of a living skeleton! Here in big cities , we are busy wasting water, be it a lavish pool Holi party, or washing our Costly cars, cleaning our floor, gallons of water flowing down the sewage lines of metropolitan cities, in the contrary, The countryside quad up for every single drop of water to drink, cook , and grow crops!
If this continues, I'm sure Times not far when the war between humans for assets,gold and property is replaced by War for food and water! I see mother Nature is terrifically thirsty,choked by the increased pollution, deforestation and global warming!
" Friends , Instead of waiting for a superhero to lead the march , It's high time every individual on Earth turns out to be a, a saviour , A ECO WARRIOR of his / her own kind!
Every individual has some super powers to do his bit for Nature.Considering myself A Water Hero, I have started my battle
to Conserve water "
" I dint want to simply witness the destruction of Mother Earth. She is our Mother, and its Our duty as her children to stand up for our parents. So did I . I love my mother Earth and will continue to raise my voice for my Mother Earth " .
I knew I was too young to fight my battle against Environmental crisis, But still I dint want to stay silent. I knew Age is just a number. With a strong belief that Pen is MIGHTIER than Sword , I started penning down poems on "save Nature" and "stop pollution".
KIDS WALKATHON MARCH 22 2018
I know a battle requires more warriors and I started with a WALKATHON On March 22 , 2018, with my fellow friends and neighbours , with a pledge to Conserve water on The World Water Conservation Day. We around 38 kids and 36 adults, walked through the streets of Jp Nagar Bangalore, from Doresani forest area to Puttenahalli lake, where we ended our Walkathon ,with a pledge to conserve water and also planted trees in the Puttenahalli lake park , with the help of the lake authorities and our parents.
Though my very first attempt was successful, I felt , I did nothing ,for everyone forgot about the Save Water concept in next few days! I wanted to reach out to more people, wanted to say it strongly .
MUSIC TO BATTLE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS
This time , I choose Pen to strike against pollution! I felt Music and words are more powerul weapons in my battle to Save Water. I penned down my feelings into a Rap song in Kannada, composed my own tune and finally found a way to convey my message to the world!
Again, with increasing scarcity of water, a regional Rap was no longer effective, my goal was to reach out to millions of people to save million gallons of water running through the sewage.. I choose To Write !
NATURE OUR FUTURE June 2019
This time , it was poetry which reflected my feelings, on my battle to Save Water , Save Earth and Nurture Nature for our Future. I penned down my thoughts in my first book #NatureOurFuture ,published on July 5th 2019 . Though my intention of writing the book was not commercial, The book did reach out to many people for it's right cause and message . Im happy that these simple poems with a strong message to Save Nature for our Future, has inspired many children of my age and below to fight for The cause .
We often say Nature is Our Future! Being a part of the most beautiful planet Earth, don't you think it's our responsibility to keep Our Future clean and Green? It's our responsibility to collectively gear up to create A Green Earth. A CLEAN GREEN EARTH WITH NO ECOLOGICAL CRISIS ,A GREEN EARTH WHERE OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN LIVE WITHOUT MASK AND MEDICINE! I personally feel, spread of Awareness and Educating people what we have lost already, and what we will be loosing in mere future is the only solution to curb the massive destruction of Mankind by Man himself.
And henceforth started my journey towards A Sustainable Environment, along with my pen, to inspire and create Awareness amongst the Readers. NATURE OUR FUTURE, a compilation of 55 poems , is my first poetry book dedicated to Mother Nature.
THE WATER HEROES March 2020
My second book , THE WATER HEROES is another inspiring book, which spreads the ray of hope and optimism amongst the Young Readers , to do their bit for our Mother Earth. The book throws light on the prevailing GlobalWater Crisis and also suggests simple solutions for one to start at home. The simple narration turns out to be An Eyeopener.
The book has a very optimistic approach towards life and is very inspiring. The story revolves around a group of children and their parents who realise the importance to Conserve water for Future.
This book has been a huge hit amongst the masses and their parents and highly recommended by the Teachers , as it throws light on the educational aspect of the Global crisis. UN Water has also appreciated and recommended the book to the Young Readers. Overall , A MUST READ BOOK For All ages.
STRIKE AGAINST PLASTIC ANTHEM
I penned down the lyrics for the Strike Off Plastic Anthem, sung by the students of Grade 4, Vibgyor BTM and Music composed by our Music Sir has been a huge hit amongst the masses. We undertook Street shows in The Community garden park to Create Awareness amongst the people about single use plastic and how plastic can turn harmful to Mother Earth.
STRIKE AGAINST PLASTIC DRIVE 2020-21
Im a person who believes PRACTICE BEFORE YOU PREACH. During the Pandemic lockdown, I spent my days upcycling newspaper to Newspaper bags. I knew, once the things were back to normal , we first had to adhere to the excessive plastic littering that the world was all set to face with. Hence Everywhere I go, I carry these Newspaper bags and distribute them to the local vendors who still use plastic bags! And of course, I never forget to advice them on the harmful effects of single use plastic
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE June 2020
I dont wait for April 22 alone.. TO ME EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY. During the Pandemic I Recycled my old to new creative stuff! Plastic food containers to plant holders, old jeans to pot holders . I have been Recycling paper every summer Vaccation. My old school books recycled to Reusable HANDMADE PAPER!
SOLO CLEAN UP DRIVE March 21 2021
Recently on March 21,2021 I undertook a SOLO CLEAN UP DRIVE on the backwaters of Markhonahalli Dam. I know, " AT TIMES EVEN A SINGLE HAND CAN DO WONDERS" "Every drop counts! ".
"Friends, I may not be able to clean up the entire Earth, but I can atleast start" ...
And all this wasnt that easy for me.. But , friends A Rose is impossible without Thorns ! And, Attaing your goal is highly impossible Criticism around you.. And I'm glad all those criticisms have motivated and kept me focused towards my goals..
Looking ahead, Twenty years from now,let's together paint our Earth green. Go Green is the only Vitamin to boost up the lost space. Friends, Initiative to paint the Earth green starts at one's self. I feel proud to be a part of the "GO GREEN,SAVE BLUE" Campaign
Keeping up the spirit of my battle against Environmental destruction , I strongly believe,Be the change you want to see, Stop preaching and start practicing Is the
right mantra to combat Ecological crisis.
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