Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Eight-Year-Old Leads Tree Plantation Drive in Etawah
Elvis Kushwaha is an 8-year-old boy from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, who loves nature.
While other kids play video games, Elvis plants trees and gives saplings to his friends and neighbors.
He started this during the COVID-19 lockdown and has given out more than 600 saplings so far.
He saves his money to buy more saplings instead of toys.
His family, especially his grandfather, inspired him to love nature.
Elvis has even given saplings to important people and has been recognized for his work.
He believes planting trees helps the environment and makes the future healthier.
Elvis Kushwaha, an 8-year-old from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, leads a tree plantation drive.
He has distributed over 600 saplings, including guava, jamun, amla, mango, and Christmas trees.
Elvis saves his money to buy saplings instead of toys, particularly on his birthday and World Environment Day.
He draws inspiration from his mother and grandfather, who encouraged his love for nature.
His efforts have been recognized by the District Forest Officer and prominent personalities.
- Who
- Elvis Kushwaha, an 8-year-old from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Leading a grassroots tree plantation drive
- When
- Started during the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing
- Where
- Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, and other locations like Datia Airport and Tirupati temple
- Why
- To inspire people to reconnect with nature and address environmental degradation
- Name
- Elvis Kushwaha
- Age
- 8 years
- Location
- Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
- Saplings Distributed
- 600+
- Inspiration
- Mother and grandfather
- Notable Recipients
- District Panchayat President, BJP MLA, Educationist, Badminton Player
- Initiatives Supported
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam