Welcome to Sparrow's Shelter
Founded by two young sparrow conservationists – Pramod Mane and Sudhir Sakpal.
Sparrows, or Passer Domesticus, which graced our cities, have almost disappeared. With unabated concrete growth, pollution, degrowth in the green cover, these birds have been driven out by the ever growing cities. According to one survey, the number of these birds has dropped by over 50% in cities in the last few years. Birdwatchers claim the number to be higher at 90% Conservation now is the emergent need of the hour. And leading this endeavour is the Sparrow’s Shelter NGO, founded by two young sparrow conservationists – Pramod Mane and Sudhir Sakpal. The NGO is open to anyone who would love to play a part in saving a sparrow. All one has to do is join the NGO.
Bird House for Sparrow
“Uska kehna jaan gaye hai,
Apni galati maan gaye hai.
Hum bhi hai yu aans lagaye,
Chidiya rani laut ke aaye.
Tinka tinka jod rahi woh,
Dhire dhire laut rahi woh,
Humne bhi ab mann me thani,
Fir na ruthe chidiya rani…”
Remember sparrows? Those who have been born before the turn of the century could perhaps remember these tiny birds that often graced our galleries, sometimes fluttered into our homes, perched on our window grills and pecked at our plants. Yes, sadly, many of us would remember and have fond memories. And sadder still, they have been firmly relegated only to our memories.
