Adopt A Pond – Mission Green Universe

Initiative by: Mission Green Universe Foundation
Concept by: Ardhendu Biswas
Launch Date: 14th July 2023
Locaton: Village Nowda ‌Post-Debpur Murshidabad West

🌊 Project Title:

Adopt A Pond
Tagline: “Adopt a Pond, Protect Planet”
Hashtag: #SavePondSavePlanet

🎯 Vision & Objectives

“Adopt A Pond” is a grassroots environmental movement that aims to revive, protect, and preserve small local water bodies—especially ponds—through public participation, community ownership, and climate action.

This initiative is designed to connect people emotionally, culturally, and economically with local ponds, making them centers of ecological restoration and livelihood support.

🌿 Key Objectives

1. 🌊 Restoration of neglected ponds and water bodies through local action.

2. 🐟 Preservation of aquatic biodiversity including native fish, plants, and microorganisms.

3. 🎣 Promotion of local fish culture for sustainable food and economy.

4. 🚫 Protection from encroachment, pollution, and degradation.

5. 👩‍🌾 Empowering marginal communities by offering livelihood opportunities via fish cultivation and pond management.

6. 🤝 Community engagement and ownership of water heritage.

7. 🌍 Climate action through water conservation and ecosystem restoration.

🧭 How It Works

✅ Pond Identification & Survey
✅ Community Involvement & Pledge
✅ Cleaning & Restoration Activities
✅ Aquatic Biodiversity Monitoring
✅ Encouraging Sustainable Fish Culture
✅ Local Stewardship of Water Resources