'Need of the hour is a systemic shift in how we perceive nature'

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha

Amid the ongoing battle against Coronavirus, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal donated 1,000 PPE kits to frontline workers last month. In a mark of appreciation for their gesture, environmentalist Dr RK Nair - who, in the past six years, has planted over six lakh trees across seven states of the country - planted 1,000 saplings in Gujarat, thus kickstarting a new tree plantation drive.

RK Nair

Chadha, who champions sustainable living, is touched by the eco-warrior's gesture. "That we need to step up to protect the environment in the face of the pandemic, is an understatement. The need of the hour is a systemic shift in how we perceive nature. The capability of being a hero is in each of us, and Dr Nair's gesture makes us want to do more for the world," she says. Fazal lent his support to the campaign by sharing a message on social media that read, "It's a big step forward because during this lockdown, I have realised the power of good and reach."

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