Jal Mahal is a picturesque palace amidst a man made lake, on the way to Amber fort from Jaipur. However,
total disregard and lack of maintenance have deteriorated
the structure of this erstwhile palace.
Birding Fair Themes
Each Birding Fair is dedicated to a conservation issue or a species of
conservation concern. Examples of past themes are
Vultures (www.peregrinefund.org),
Scientific Experiments on Wildlife,
Indian Sarus Crane,
Man Sagar Bird Park,
Wetlands' bio
diversity, Keoladeo
National Park (
www.knpark.org,
www.savingcranes.org ).
The theme is highlighted through a campaign in public and by way of
the publication that reaches thousands of people. Such a theme-based
approach has helped wildlife conservation in the region to a great
extent - political leaders have been made aware of the issues and it
has led to positive conservation actions.
www.birdfair.org
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IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE - Some ambitious projects have been initiated by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) to improve the quality of life of people of this city. While action on projects within the city areas have resulted in appreciable improvement of physical environment and revival of the heritage status of the city, a new project of Jalmahal region is shortly to be commissioned. It involves multifaceted development of the Man Sagar lake, Jal Mahal Palace within the lake and the surrounding region towards the north of the city.
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation has focused attention on restoration of Jal Mahal and the lake surrounding it. A new project has been formulated. As prelude to the Jal Mahal Tourism Infrastructure Project, the Jaipur Municipal Corporation has decided to involve of Jaipur in apprecating the natural environment of the Man Sagar lake. The first step is to orgainse the Birding Fair ( bird watching events ). It is being held on the main embankment of this lake every year in November month. Tourism & Wildlife Society of India (TWSI) is a non-government organization having rendered yeoman's services to save the Great Indian Bustard, worked for conservation of Cranes, Vultures (www.peregrinefund.org) and led the campaign to get the river water released to the Keoladeo National Park ( www.knpark.org, www.savingcranes.org ), Bharatpur. The event will focus attention of people on the variety of birds at this lake. Some birds breed here which means they are resident species. Others are observed in the lake during winter season which means they are migratory birds. As many as 133 species of birds have identified at this lake and their checklist has been prepared by the Tourism and wildlife society of India. The lake has tremendous potential to be developed as a ' sanctuary ' for birds and recreation of people. Birding fair is just a beginning. ---- for future details, kindly contact - Email: giisj_jp1@sancharnet.in
The Bombay Natural History Society is today the largest non-government organisation (NGO) in the Indian sub-continent engaged in nature conservation research. In the 120 years of its existence, its commitment has been, and continues to be, the conservation of India's natural wealth, protection of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources for a balanced and healthy development for future generations. The Society's guiding principle has always been that conservation must be based on scientific research - a tradition exemplified by its late president, Dr. Sálim Ali. more......
Seeks to enrich public understanding of environmental
issues by elevating the quality of media coverage.
India Mission
: "The promotion of nature conservation and environmental protection as
a basis for sustainable and equitable development."
By Lederer, Roger Over 400 nuggets of information drawn from nature, science, history and mythology. Find the answers to those puzzling questions: how light is a feather? Are owls really wise? Why do birds migrate and how do they know where to go. Will appeal to birders and non birders alike. 160pp. 2007
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