Etawah, Dec. 27 -- : While most children of his age spend their time on mobile phones and video games, eight-year-old Elvis Kushwaha from Etawah in Uttar Pradesh is quietly inspiring people to reconnect with nature through tree plantation.
Known locally as a "young environmental guardian," the Class III student has been motivating people to plant and protect trees, evoking memories of community-led green movements such as the historic Chipko Movement.
Elvis began his journey during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by fear and lockdowns. At a time when people largely remained indoors, he took it upon himself to plant saplings and encourage friends and neighbours to do the same. What started during the pandemic has since grown into a ...