Bird Conservation in Bhoj Wetlands

The 3rd episode of season 3 of our podcast “Talk in the Town”, features Dr. Sangeeta Rajgir from Bhopal, Founder and Member Secretary of the Bhopal Birds Conservation Society. Dr. Rajgir is also the State Coordinator of the Indian Bird Conservation Network of Madhya Pradesh.

An avid conservationist and researcher, Dr. Rajgir is working on wetland conservation and avian biodiversity. She has played a significant role in bird conservation efforts, particularly in Bhopal’s famous Bhoj Wetlands. She has also coordinated a project aimed at the conservation of the Sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird, which had seen a decline in population in the Bhoj Wetlands. Through community-led conservation efforts, the project successfully increased the Sarus crane population in the region. Additionally, Dr. Rajgir has been involved in birdwatching camps as a key resource person, sharing her expertise and knowledge to educate and engage others in bird conservation.

This episode is power-packed with lots of information on birds and how their population is declining, which Dr. Rajgir has explained in a very easy-to-understand manner for common citizens.