Saving future

Abhisht Kusum Gupta, a resident of Noida, has been actively involved in environmental advocacy, particularly concerning the protection and restoration of water bodies in Uttar Pradesh. In a significant legal action, he filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) highlighting the destruction and encroachment of wetlands and water bodies in District Gautam Buddha Nagar. The petition emphasized the need for rejuvenation, restoration, and improvement of the existing water bodies in the district and called for the removal of encroachments. In response, the NGT directed the concerned authorities to take appropriate steps to address these issues .​

Further, Gupta's efforts have led to the identification of 1,031 ponds in the district that are under threat due to encroachment and pollution. The NGT has taken cognizance of this matter and has directed the District Magistrate, who is also the chairman of the district wetland authority, to submit a detailed report on the actions being taken for the protection and restoration of these water bodies .​

Gupta's persistent legal activism underscores the critical role of citizen involvement in addressing environmental challenges and holding authorities accountable for ecological preservation.