Shraddha Soni
About Shraddha Soni
Shraddha, is a passionate community leader from Kurai village of Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, who has transformed her personal challenges into a driving force for change. Despite facing obstacles that prevented her from pursuing higher education, she emerged as a strong advocate for climate action and environmental conservation. As the sole earning member of her family, Shraddha has taken on significant responsibilities while nurturing her love for education and community service.
With experience teaching science at Agrini School, Shraddha has conducted awareness workshops on reptile conservation and organised nature walks to educate her students about biodiversity. Her commitment to fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is evident in her initiatives aimed at promoting environmental awareness and conservation practices. Through her work, Shraddha aims to build awareness about environmental issues, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity for generations to come.
About their project: :
The Eco-Connect project is an initiative aimed at twin objectives of agroforestry and nature awareness and conservation. The initiative aims to foster environmental awareness and conservation in the rural community of Kurai, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. By engaging local farmers, students, and the forest department, the project seeks to enhance biodiversity, protect wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable living practices. It aims to instil a sense of environmental responsibility among the local population, particularly in light of recent challenges such as tiger attacks and deforestation due to infrastructure development. The key activities of the project include tree plantation campaigns in collaboration with schools, colleges, and local institutions to enhance green cover and promote biodiversity, community awareness programs, including workshops and meetings, to educate the public on the importance of environmental conservation and the benefits of tree planting. Local youth and students are to be actively engaged in nature awareness programs and trained to care for the planted trees. Agroforestry initiatives incorporate activities like nature walks and butterfly watching to foster ecological awareness and promote sustainable farming practices along with volunteer programs to encourage local communities to participate in tree planting and care, promoting a sense of community ownership over environmental efforts.
