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?
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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 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.
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