The Aravallis, one of the world's oldest mountain ranges and Delhi-NCR's lifeline, is going through a crisis. Fortunately, a few citizens have decided to fight for its survival. We amplify the voices behind the Aravalli Bachao Movement. citizens have decided to fight for its survival. We amplify the voices behind the Aravalli Bachao Movement.
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: Chandramouli Basu
About the contributor

Chandramouli Basu
Chandramouli Basu is an award-winning film director and producer. His work has aired on national and international networks including Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Network 18, BBC World etc.
Related Content

Multimedia
Save Thano: Dehradun’s Green Lung
Sustain Team
Sanjay Sondhi, a naturalist and resident of Dehradun, spells out why citizens are against the move to destroy the Thano
forest

Video
Basai Wetland: Why We Must Save Gurgaon’s Bird Paradise
Chandramouli Basu
Gurgaon's Basai wetland has been recognised as an Important Bird Area for the incredible diversity of resident and migratory birds it hosts. Unfortunately, new developments threaten to destroy this vital ecosystem.

Urban Jungle
Aravallis: Love and Fresh Air
Neha Sinha
Enter the Ridge in Delhi, and the sound of the city drops. Gurgling streams, bird call, even a possible hyena — all testament to Nature’s ability to surprise us

Video
How Citizens turned this Toxic Waterbody in Gurugram into a Bird Haven
Chandramouli Basu
A small waterbody in Sikandarpur, Gurugram, had turned into a garbage dump, until local citizens groups decided to clean it up. Today, it is a haven for birds and source of hope for a polluted, concrete city

Multimedia
World Environment Day 2022: Everyday Heroes
Sustain Team
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, meet ordinary citizens who made a shift in their lives to speak up for the environment, reminding us that anyone can do it.