Film

Flight of Hope: Saving Rajasthan's Chandlai Lake

At a distance of about two hours from Jaipur, Chandlai Lake hosts over 300 species of birds. Many compare its riches to Bharatpur, Rajasthan's most biodiverse wetland. However, new developments are threatening the habitat. Can local citizens and birders save the lake?
Directed by Nirmal Verma
A Roundglass Sustain film
Updated   Feb 02, 2024

Directed by Nirmal Verma A Roundglass Sustain film

Updated   Feb 02, 2024
8 min watch
At a distance of about two hours from Jaipur, Chandlai Lake hosts over 300 species of birds. Many compare its riches to Bharatpur, Rajasthan's most biodiverse wetland. However, new developments are threatening the habitat. Can local citizens and birders save the lake?
Watch the film in English. To turn on subtitles, click on the CC icon at the bottom of the YouTube video. A red line will appear under the icon once the subtitles have been enabled. Thumbnail: Nirmal Verma


About the Authors

Sustain Team

Sustain Team

We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.
Nirmal Verma

Nirmal Verma

Nirmal Verma is a resident of Sikar district of Rajasthan. After completing his 1 year fellowship at Greenhub Central India, Bhopal and learning about film making and nature conservation, Nirmal now is working for wildlife conservation through documentary films.