Green India Foundation Trust(GIFT)
The Green India Foundation Trust (GIFT) is a non-governmental organization based in Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Haryana. Established on August 7, 2018, under the Indian Trust Registration Act, it is registered with the Sub-Registrar in Ballabhgarh. The trust is led by President Jagdeesh Chaudhary, Secretary Ravindra Singh, and Treasurer Usha Dagar.
Green India Foundation Trust (GIFT) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental conservation, water resource protection, and promoting ecological awareness among citizens. The Trust believes that sustainable development can only be achieved through collective action, education, and grassroots participation. It organizes large-scale initiatives such as tree plantation drives, awareness yatras, wetland protection marches, and environmental workshops to sensitize people about the importance of nature. One of its key campaigns involves the rejuvenation of dried or polluted lakes, ponds, and wetlands, including efforts to restore the iconic Badkhal Lake in Haryana. The Trust also promotes water literacy, understanding of traditional water systems, and encourages community-led conservation. By engaging schools, colleges, local communities, and policy-makers, the Trust fosters a sense of responsibility toward India’s natural heritage. With the motto that nature is for all, it invites everyone to contribute—through effort, time, or expertise—towards building a greener, more sustainable future.
Key Initiatives and Achievements
GIFT focuses on environmental conservation, public health, and community development. Notable initiatives include:
Ganga Sadbhawna Yatra (2018–2019): A campaign from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar aimed at promoting river conservation and fostering communal harmony.
Aviral Ganga Yatra (2019): A 7-month awareness campaign emphasizing the importance of a continuous and clean flow of the Ganga River, engaging over 1.1 million participants.
Pond Rejuvenation Projects: Efforts to restore water bodies in Faridabad, Rohtak, and Kaithal, enhancing local water resources and biodiversity.
🌱 Vision
Green India Foundation envisions a nation where every citizen actively participates in environmental conservation and the healing of Mother Nature’s wounds. The foundation aims to create a sustainable and pollution-free environment, restore water bodies, and protect forests, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between society and nature
🌍 Mission
The mission of Green India Foundation Trust is to foster environmental sustainability by promoting extensive tree plantation with native and keystone species, controlling pollution, restoring and rejuvenating water bodies, raising awareness about climate change, and protecting forests in collaboration with local communities. Through these initiatives, the foundation aims to create a cleaner, greener, and more ecologically balanced India while empowering citizens to take active responsibility for preserving nature.