In the heart of Maharashtra’s forests, where the calls of wildlife echo through the trees and conservation is a way of life, the BNHS team’s journey stands out; a tale of grit, passion, and unwavering dedication to nature. The Green Warrior: Mr Saurabh Dande’s Journey from Volunteer to Pillar of BNHS-NPCI Research Centre, Bhisi Mr […]
In November 2025, the golden sands of Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, yielded a long-lost secret: a fleeting glimpse of the Asiatic Caracal, the Siyahgosh, captured through the lens of grassroots determination. Led by Sumer Singh Bhati, village Sanwata, Devikot, Jaisalmer and Pankaj Bishnoi, Community Engagement Officer, BNHS, this rediscovery wasn’t born of machines or maps, but of […]
मसला खुर्द—तुळजापूर तालुक्यातलं एक छोटंस गाव. मातीच्या भिंती, कुडाचं छप्पर, आणि अंगणात चिंचेचं झाड. माझं बालपण याच साधेपणात, पण निसर्गाच्या सान्निध्यात घडलं.—एक गरीब शेतकरी, पावसावर अवलंबून शेती, वर्षभर कष्ट, आणि तरीही हातात फारसं काही उरत नसे. पण मला वाटत त्या जमिनीशी जोडलेली माणसं, श्रमाचं मोल, आणि निसर्गाशी असलेलं नातं आतून काहीतरी घडवत होतं. सासुरे (बार्शी) […]
“Jo hota hai acche ke liye hota hai” (Whatever happens, happens for the best) — this old saying came true during our field trip on July 18th, 2025. Between July 10 and 17, after showcasing our BNHS bustard and florican films at the GreenHub Film Festival in Bhopal, we attended a workshop on vulture rescue […]
In a remote pocket of India, a quiet yet transformative movement is underway. Youth from tribal and marginalised communities are taking up cameras—not just to capture stunning visuals of the natural world but to tell stories that have long remained unheard. At the heart of this movement is the Green Hub Project, a youth-driven initiative […]
बीकानेर शहर, राजस्थान के उत्तर-पश्चिम में स्थित एक ऐतिहासिक नगर है जो रेगिस्तानी पारिस्थितिकी का एक आदर्श उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करता है। शहर अब 43.35 वर्ग किलोमीटर में फैला हुआ है और इसकी जनसंख्या लगभग 6.4 लाख (2025) है। अत्यधिक शुष्क जलवायु के बदौलत इस क्षेत्र में प्रमुख जल स्रोत बहुत कम है। इस लिये बड़े […]
Guru Purnima arrives every year like a gentle monsoon breeze—cleansing, grounding, and filled with remembrance. For me, it’s more than ritual. It’s a moment to stand still and honour the giants whose shoulders I’ve stood on. In the tapestry of my conservation journey, each thread was guided by hands that taught me patience, precision, empathy, […]
After realising that large flocks of birds were visiting Ankasamudra Lake, Mr. Anand Babu, President, and Mr. Vijay Ittigi, member of the GreenHbH, Hagaribomanhalli, and other local bird enthusiasts launched action to protect the lake area. Due to their continuous efforts, the lake was declared a Bird Conservation Reserve in 2017 under Section 36 A […]
Since the 1980s, BNHS has been at the forefront of efforts dedicated to conserving all three species of resident bustards found in India. The groundwork for endangered species programs within Indian grasslands was established by the pioneering ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali. Over the years, this foundation has been further enriched by the contributions of numerous […]
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), which used to thrive across the Indian subcontinent, now faces severe challenges due to habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation stemming from the relentless increase in anthropogenic disturbance across its range. The population of this critically endangered species (Ardeotis nigriceps) is now primarily confined to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India. […]
