Journalism of Courage
World Sparrow Day, observed every year on March 20, is an initiative by the Nature Forever Society of India along with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France) and other national and international organisations to raise awareness about the bird. In picture, a sparrow is seen feeding its chick, on World Sparrow Day, in Mirzapur district, Sunday. (PTI)
House sparrows are becoming extinct everywhere, including in India. The day is intended not only to conserve house sparrows but also to trigger discussions around the bird. In pic, Vadodara Municipal Corporation and Zoo authorities are seen celebrating World Sparrow Day on Sunday. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)
On the occasion, MoS Home, Youth, Sports & Culture, Harsh Sanghavi, sharing this picture, said: "Sparrows, the symbol of productivity, cooperation and teamwork are disappearing and need our help, let's join hands in protecting our little friends on this #sparrowday." (Twiter/@sanghaviharsh)
Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan tweeted a photograph of a plaque dedicated to a sparrow that died in March 1974 in a police firing in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. (Twitter/@ParveenKaswan)
The day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Nature Park - Manpada, Thane, on the initiative of Sparotai Foundation. (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)
A free workshop on the concept of 'Sustainable from Waste' was held for students. (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)
Mohammed Dilawar, an Indian conservationist who established The Nature Forever Society, is often praised for his effort in saving sparrows. In pic: World sparrow Day celebration in Vadodara. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)
