Environmental Work in the long term

• Romshankar Yadav has led an environmental awareness campaign in the last thirty years where he urges people to plant and give saplings as personal gifts on birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
• It was a grassroots environmental movement because his movement started as an individual venture in Durg but over time, it spread in schools, communities, and local institutes.
• Thousands of saplings have been planted over the years under his leadership, among other areas improving local biodiversity and air quality.

Presence at a National Platform.

• The outstanding dedication to the environment by Yadav was evident on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) where Amitabh Bachchan personally awarded him.
• The segment honored people who have been change agents in their societies, and they have used their influence to do good to people.
• Bachchan praised the long-term commitment of Yadav, which can result in a collective effect.

Good Force Heroes Initiative.

• Aditya Birla Group initiated this program in an attempt to appreciate 10 exceptional citizens that perform in areas like environment, education and social reform.
• purpose To honor individuals who have contributed substantially over the long term without institutional support or press coverage.
• Another objective of the campaign is to motivate corporate social responsibility and support fan-driven sustainability initiatives across India.

Impact and Inspiration

• Yadav has been greatly enhanced, both in and around the green cover Durg by the Green Celebration movement.
• Schools, NGOs, and municipal entities have emulated his model and changed the way communities have been engaged in afforestation.
• Outside the plantation, his movement has encouraged the environmentally-conscious lifestyle, discouraging the use of plastics and encouraging organic parties.
• His straight-forward belief system, called Gift life, not luxury has become a catchphrase of environmental awareness.

Additional Info

• The Force For Good Heroes program is expected to showcase the stories of unsung heroes whose work is in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of India.
• The eco-movement by Yadav fits the SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
• State-level environmental departments and local civic organizations have recognized this initiative earlier.
• His work illustrates the value of individual initiatives in addressing climate change by the government through regular community interactions.

Conclusion 

The popularity of Romshankar Yadav is the symbol of the strength of the grassroots environmental movement in terms of national awareness. His 10-year-old project of planting and giving sapling has become a green revolution by the community. He provides a positive example of responsible citizens to the planet by encouraging green celebrations. His experience inspires every person to be a Force of Good in the world he or she lives in.