Green People Society to Host Jaipur Bird Festival

Udaipur,  Inspired by the renowned Udaipur Bird Festival, the Green People Society (Jaipur Chapter) will organize the Jaipur Bird Festival 2025 on Saturday, February 1, at Kanota Camp Resorts near Jamdoli, Jaipur.

Jaipur Bird Festival Convener and retired IAS officer Vikram Singh shared that the festival will host various activities for around 500 students, teachers, and nature enthusiasts. A meeting of the society held in Udaipur recently discussed the arrangements and events for the festival.

With support from the Forest Department and WWF India, the festival will feature activities like bird spotting under expert guidance, distribution of student kits (including bird identification booklets, cardboard nests, DIY kits, and caps), and exhibitions on bird habitats, stamps, and photographs. Competitions such as drawing, painting, and quizzes, as well as group discussions and workshops on wetlands, will also be conducted. Experts like MK Ranjit Singh from Gujarat, WWF Chief Ravi Singh, and renowned ornithologist Asad Rahmani will participate.

Wetland Workshop and Field Visit Highlights
Vikram Singh revealed that on February 1, a workshop on wetlands will bring together officials from the Forest and Environment Department, Rajasthan Pollution Control Board, Water Resources, Tourism Department, Jaipur Development Authority, and Jaipur Municipal Corporation, along with NGOs, experts, and representatives from universities and academic institutions. Additionally, a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop by Bengaluru-based organization "Early Bird" will focus on various aspects of birds and their habitats.

On February 2, World Wetlands Day, a field visit for 25–30 participants will be organized to explore nearby wetlands, including Barkheda-Chandlai-Muhana, Sambhar Salt Lake, Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur, and Tal Chhapar in Churu.

Key Details of Jaipur Bird Festival
Venue: Kanota Camp Resorts, near Jamdoli, Jaipur
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Morning Session: Activities for 500 students and participants, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Wetlands Conference: Eminent experts to participate, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Field Visit: Sunday, February 2, 2025, to nearby wetlands and prominent birdwatching sites.