Three and a half lakh rupees fine in case of soil mining from pasture

In the case of illegal soil mining from pasture land in the outskirts of Hirakhedi village of Uncha Grampanchayat of Rashmi area, on Monday, the Mineral Department has fixed a fine of about three and a half lakhs. 

Surveyor Jamna Shankar Gurjar of the Mineral Department said that in the past days, a JCB and five tractor-to-trolleys were confiscated on illegal soil mining from pasture land by taking joint action on the outskirts of Hirakhedi on which the said mining area was marked and measurement was done on Monday. A fine of Rs 1 lakh 97 thousand was fixed on JCB and Rs 1 lakh 25 thousand 120 on five tractors. 

Surveyor Gurjar told that there is no penalty amount in the event of filling, an FIR will be lodged against the illegal miners in the police station on behalf of the department. On the other hand, the villagers told that in the pasture of Hirakhedi, many bighas were looted by the mafia and illegal mining has been done on the land. But due to the pressure of the leaders, the department has done only a small part of the measurement of mining. The villagers alleged that despite the large-scale illegal earth mining, the department in connivance had provided relief to the miners in a way due to which there is a lot of resentment among the villagers.

If women become self-reliant, society - country will progress twice: Aarti Baresha

On the occasion of International Women's Day in the Panchayat Samiti premises, a program was organized on Monday under the joint aegis of Panchayat Samiti Bhainsrorgarh and Foundation for Ecological security. As the chief guest in the program, Aarti Baresha performed Ganesh Vandana and the program was formally launched. Employees such as Pinku Meena, Jyoti Pawar and other women spoke on women empowerment.

Chief guest Pradhan Baresha was honored in the program. Anganwadi workers, Asha Sahyogini, assistants, NREGA women workers were present in the program. In the midst of the program of International Women's Day, the program was canceled as soon as the news of the death of former Governor Anshuman Singh came. State mourning was declared on the death of the former governor. After this, all government offices were discharged.

Other guests including special guest Panchayat Extension Officer Satyendra Sisodia were present in the program. In the program, on behalf of Maharashtra Mahila Mandal, a splendid presentation of hymns was given by Bhajan Mandali. Women in the main aarti in the program while addressing, he said that now the time has come for women to play their part equally in every work. Many schemes are being operated by the central government for women, taking advantage of which women can participate in nation building with prestige in society..

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Technical training given to personnel

Under the joint aegis of Panchayat Samiti Bhainsrorgarh, Badi Sadri and Foundation for Ecological Security Sanstha, a virtual meeting was held in Bhainsrorgarh auditorium on Tuesday regarding effective techniques for eco-restoration and revegetation.

In the meeting, Bhainsrorgarh Development Officer Manoharlal Sharma, Head Aarti Baresha, Officer Laxmi Lal Meena, Head Girdhari Lal Verma (Moderator) and Nandlal, FES Institution Instructor participated in the big Sadri Development meeting, Sangaria Panchayat Sarpanch talked about the removal of Jharmari saplings from the pasture land. Dr. Satish Sharma shared his experiences and gave technical training.

Members of village level pasture development committees including Asha Khajwani, Ayushi Solanki, Durgalal Dhakad, Rameshwarlal Meena, Instructor Laxmi Lal, Sarpanch, Technical Assistant Village Development Officers participated. Bhainsrorgarh Development Officer and Badi Sadri Development Officer discussed on developing the present pasture. Assistant Development Officer Hansraj said that the usefulness of trees and plants in the pasture was explained.

Design estimate of pasture development prepared

In Shri Kala ji Bavji in Ratan Khedi, revenue village of Gram Panchayat, a meeting of pasture development committee was held under the joint aegis of FES organization and village community. Dinesh Pareek Marmi told that Kailash Chandra Pareek and Dinesh Chandra Pareek, block instructors of FES Sanstha gave information related to development, maintenance, security and local management of Shamlati resources like pasture land, water resources etc. and visiting pasture land.

In the presence of the chairman of the pasture development committee and some members, the design estimate of the fencing, forest clearance, plantation and grass sowing related to the pasture land development was prepared and the CLM and planning meeting was held in which the chairman members and villagers of the pasture land were present in the meeting. After discussing it, it was decided to make rules and regulations related to development, maintenance, security and local management on pasture land, in which a ban is the main one.

Training given on re vegetation in Bhimkhand of Kapasan block and Laxmipura of Badi Sadri block.

In the revenue village Bhimkhand of Umand Gram Panchayat of Kapasan block, training of re-vegetation to Sanwaria Pasture Development Committee, FES Sanstha (Foundation for Ecological Security Bhilwara) training by Devendra Tripathi by planting saplings. Planted many species of trees including Peepal, Neem, Kachnar, Bamboo, Sheesham, Tamarind, Sitaphal, Amla, Amaltas, Jungle Jalebi, Desi Acacia and many local species. While planting saplings, there are four golden rules by the instructor: selecting the right species of tree plant, having the right time of planting, choosing the right planting method, planting local species of tree plants and grass on priority, and how to plant seeds . 1000 saplings will be planted in the pasture land. President Vishnu Kumar Gadri, Mate Fakir Mohammad, Amir Mohammad Salim Khan Hakim Shankarlal Keer, Saira Bai, Sonu Begum, Roshan Begum, Fatima Begum etc. again received training on vegetable cultivation. Similarly, in Laxmipura village of village Panchayat Kewalpura of Badi Gajen Sadri tehsil of the district, plantation re-vegetation training was conducted on Sunday. Instructor Rameshwar Mandir Pal Lal Meena said that this training was given by the Foundation for Ecological Seniors Security Organization. NREGA mate Jagdish Chandra Meena, Lal Singh also shared their experience with Rameshwar Mahadev Pasture Vikas Purusho Samiti members.

Memorandum given for removal of encroachment

The pasture development committee of Baldis Ka Kheda, revenue village of Bhupalsagar Pari submitted a memorandum to the sub-divisional officer Sukhram Pindel to remove encroachment from the pasture land in the village. It was also told that the grazing land is less as per the revenue records in Baldis Ka Kheda. Its distributed animal is more. For this, a request has been made to convert the Bilanam land in the village into pasture. While giving the memorandum, Deshraj Gurjar, Pasture Development Committee member Wardpanch Pappu Gurjar, Ratan Gurjar, Madan Gurjar, Jagdish Gurjar, Suresh Gurjar etc. were present.

Training organized on pasture land in Babarana- Ramkheda

Under the joint aegis of the Foundation for Ecological Security and the Pasture Development Committee, training on re-vegetation took place on the pasture land located in Kalbelia Basti of Ramkheda pasture land of Babrana Gram Panchayat.

In this, Rajendra Singh Chundawat, instructor of the Foundation for Ecological Security, explained that while planting trees, there are four golden rules, which include choosing the right species, choosing the right place, right planting time, about choosing the right planting method and planting trees of local species. And preference should be given to grass, which is suited to the local environment. With all

In the method of seeding, men and women made balls of neem seeds, in which equal proportions of clay, sandy soil and country manure were made into balls. While planting trees, carefully make a garland of blades and wear them around the neck and cut the bag and the pit should be 0.5 meters deep, wide, and long. Explained about the time of plantation, according to the time, what is the benefit of planting in the month of June-July and what is the probability of planting in the month of September-October. IFFCO Plantation Committee Babrana and Primary Form Forestry Co.So. Ltd. Ramakheda Secretary Madhavlal Ahir also informed about the importance of trees and said that it is not enough to plant trees and it is also necessary to grow them by taking care of their essence. In this organization head Omprakash Khatik, Prabodhak Hira Lal Gadri, Vijay Kumar Vijayvargiya, NREGA mate Prakashchandra Bhil, members of pasture development committee and NREGA workers were present.

Source- Gurujyoti Magazine

Identification of 3 cases of encroachment on pasture and road closure

The meeting of District Level Vigilance Committee was held under the chairmanship of Collector, Tarachand Meena. The Collector, after hearing 26 cases, gave instructions to the officers for resolution.

The collector has identified the cases of encroachment on the pasture and the closure of the way and instructed the subdivision level and block level officers to take action and give instructions. During the review of the cases of different departments in the cases of Right to CM for more than six months, from two months to six months on the Rajasthan Sampark Portal, the officers were instructed to send reports in the cases and for prompt disposal. Discussed the state government's door-to-door Aushadhi Yojana campaign. Discussed the planning of distribution and transportation of medicinal plants from nursery to gram panchayat level. ADM Ratankumar, Ambalal Meena, CEO Gyanmal Khatik, ASP Himmat Singh Dewal, SDM Shyamsunder Vishnoi, RAA CD Charan etc. were present.

Demand for removal of encroachment from pasture, memorandum given

The villagers of Gangrar Jeewanayak Ka Kheda gave a memorandum to the sub-divisional officer demanding removal of encroachment from the pasture. Villagers told that cattle graze in the pasture near Jeevanayak's Kheda and Dadia. Here

Some people are trying to take over and build. The enclosures are being built. Due to this the pasture is decreasing. The trespassers make threats when they are reprimanded.

Notice regarding removal of encroachment from pond pete in celebration of festival

Tehsildar informed the trespassers to remove the encroachment done in the pond pete of the town. Tehsildar Mohkam Singh said that in Rashmi's Araji number 2398, unknown people put stones and made fences with thorns, encroached on the pond area and blocked the water filling capacity by pouring gravel. While appealing to the encroachers to remove the encroachment within seven days, the Tehsildar directed to register an objection if there is an objection. If the trespassers do not come forward, action will be taken by the administration to remove the encroachment.

Common's week celebration: A photo gallery

Visited the pasture and learned about medicinal plants and animals

Shamlat resources- villagers took oath to save resources and maintain them. 

World shamlat week celebrated in Chittaurgarh

On Thursday, Save Samat Bachao program was organized by FES in Rajhansi Gram panchayat. In the program, Devishankar Sukhon, the block instructor of the institution, informed the participants about the world shamalat week and told about the protection of sewage resources. In the program, the President of CBS, Mohammad Sahrukh administered the oath of publicity to the participants. On this occasion, former BS President Ashish Joshi planted 11 saplings to make them grow.

Common's Week Celebration Events- 2020 Chittaurgarh

Under the aegis of the Foundation for Ecological Security Society, a pledge was taken by the villagers to protect and conserve the Shamlat resources in Khedi village of Falasia Gram Panchayat under the World Shamlat Week. F. E.S trainers of the organization Rajendra Singh Chundawat and Ratan Lal Mali explained to the people about the people's participation in the management and maintenance of the Shamlat resource.

Bird counting week 2021

The Pasture Development Committee Dindoli and Foundation for Ecological Security institution, under the joint aegis of the chairmanship of local representative Nandram Bhil, and Dindoli Sanstha trainers, together counted birds on the pond. According to the locals, the program was organized in Garat, Jal Kagali, under Bird Counting Week 2021. The organization's district coordinator Sanwarlal Jat told that about 620 birds of 16 species and their species were found in the program like parrot, pigeon, Harshada, Hans, Kali Chidiya, Sohan Chidiya, tithari, duck, heron, deck, hawk, etc. In the program, grassland utilities, location and importance was emphasized by development committee chairman Shahrukh Mohammad, co-chairman Ashish Joshi. Bhairulal Raika, Narayan Bhil, villagers were present in the program.

Rajendra Singh Chundawat, Ratan Lal Mali, Pooja Sharma, Devendra Tripathi from Kapasan, Manju Sharma, Krishna Sharma, Devishankar Sukhwal from Rashmi, Kailash Pareek, Dinesh Pareek, Sunita Weaver, Sunita Kunwar Rajput from Gangrar, Omprakash Meghwal from Chittorgarh and Gordhan Jat were also present. 

Ashish Joshi, Shahrukh Mohammad also spoke on this occasion. He talked about developing this pond in the coming time so that the foreign birds coming here can get a comfortable environment and stay here for a long time.

One day orientation workshop of Ward Panches in Kapasan

Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Orientation Training 2021 Office of Panchayat Samiti Kapasan, District Chittorgarh was conducted under the aegis of head Bheru Lal Jat and development officer Kumud Solanki on the third day of training by lighting a lamp on Mother India by offering garlands and flowers. According to the training module released under Campaign 2020 21, training programs were prescribed for the newly elected ward panches in the stipulated period, which kept training for the period from 17 February 2021 to 19 February 2021. On the third day of training, orientation training of all ward panches of 8 gram panchayats In which the three tier Panchayat Raj system along with the duties and responsibilities of the Ward Panches was established for sustainable development.

Role of Gram Panchayat in goals- 

Panchayat Development Plan (Sustainable Development) Linkage to world level Sustainable Development Goals, Swachhta and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Plan information Major steps and process of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), Ward Sabha, Mahila Sabha, Children, Youth Intensive training was kept from 10:30 am to 500 am on importance of participation of Gram Sabha, Panchayat Standing Committees, information related to lease and pasture management in the jurisdiction of Gram Panchayat etc.

In this training, Sanwarlal Jat, District Training Coordinator of the Foundation for Ecological Security, conducted a web-based game on the interaction of the ecosystem with humans, which involved development of resources, security management.

In order to achieve sustainability, the ecosystem remains strong, so that in this training, the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals, which are social, economic and environmental, are equal in all three ways. The environment will remain strong only by removing the factors that harm the ecosystem. Similarly, Assistant Development Officer Man Singh Chauhan trained the ward panches on how to get the full price for the complete work in NREGA at present.

In this training, Devendra Tripathi from the institution, who is the ward panch of the committees formed under Rule 170 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules 1996, for the development of pasture development at the village level. Pasture Development Committees have been formed in the village, through which you should send a proposal to the Gram Sabha and they were trained on how the pastures can be developed through NREGA. During the training, Panchayat Samiti Kapasan Pradhan Bherulal Jat told the Ward Panchs that they will always be ready to remove any problem that may happen in their village.

Order given to punish the trespasser with civil imprisonment

Tehsildar Ashok Kumar Soni, while taking action against Bhupalsagar resident Udayram Mali, ordered to be punished with 3 months civil imprisonment for repeated encroachment on pasture land. Tehsildar Ashok Kumar Soni told that Bhupalsagar resident Uday Lal Mali had occupied the pasture land of Bhupalsagar for a long time, on which the Bhupalsagar administration took action under section 91 and banned it by removing the possession of the gardener from the pasture land, but the said The person again encroached upon the pasture land by making a fence on the pasture land, building a house and installing a tube well. Being found accustomed to encroachment again and again and to discourage the tendency of encroachment, Tehsildar Court Bhupalsagar issued arrest warrants to Bhupalsagar Police Officer by punishing the said encroachment with 3 months civil imprisonment from 23 February 2021 by its decision.

Pasture development committee

A meeting was held under the joint aegis of FES institution and pasture development committee at Shri Charbhuja Nath temple place in Rooppura, revenue village of Rashmi Devishankar Sukhwal Gram Panchayat Lasadia Kala. 

Block Instructor Kailash Chandra Pareek told that the people present in the meeting were informed about the Common Land Mapping Tool and about the development, management and protection of Shamlati resources and recorded the information received from Common Land Mapping in the register. 

People were informed about pasture land through the Dhara app and CLM mapping apps. Ward Panch Udai Singh and Suresh Lohar of the village and other villagers were present in the meeting.

Pasture development training

Village level pasture development committee members were trained at Atal Seva Kendra of Babrana Gram Panchayat of the area. Instructors of Foundation for Ecological Security Ratanlal Mali, Rajendra Singh Chundawat, Devendra Tripathi gave training about the current status of Shamlat resources present in the village. Sarpanch Gautam Vijayvargiya, Panchayat Samiti member Satyanarayan Ahir, Pasture Development Committee President Shubham Vijayvargiya, members Devi Lal Bairwa, Laxman Lal Gurjar, Kanhaiyalal Gurjar, Prakash Chand Bhil, Suresh Chandra Salvi etc. were present on this occasion.

Training on wasteland and pasture development took place in Dhoria

One- day training was given on the topic “Wasteland and Pasture Development Committee” under the aegis of Panchayat Samiti and Foundation for Ecological Security Sanstha at Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra of Dhoria Panchayat. Instructors from FES organization, Hitesh Kumar Tak and Rahul Sharma under the aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security and  Wasteland and Pasture Development Committee constituted under the orders of Shamlat Resources discussed about its use, consumption, development and maintenance. They explained about the role and responsibilities of Gram Panchayat level barren land and pasture development committee. Village Development Officer Tilak Raj Kumawat said that this type of training will increase awareness among the general public about pasture development. Sarpanch Rameshwar Lal Dhakad, Agriculture Supervisor Laxman Gurjar, Panchayat Assistant Kamlesh Dhakad, Ward Panch Laxman Bawri, Shokeen Das etc. were present in the training.

International Women's Day celebrated under the joint aegis of Gram Panchayat and FES, Rashmi

On International Women's Day, this day was celebrated at Atal Seva Kendra under the joint aegis of Gram Panchayat Harnathpura and Foundation for Ecological Security organization. Various competitions were organized by the women in the program. Various competitions including bindi competition, chair competition, balloon competition were organized. Prizes were distributed to the women who stood first, second and third in these competitions. The girl students of the local school also participated in the same program.

In the beginning, Saraswati Vandana was done by lighting the lamp in front of the picture of Saraswati Mata, after which the program started duly. In the program, women expressed their views on the occasion of Women's Day, and women discussed among themselves how to move forward in every field and become self-reliant. In the program, the block instructor of the institution, Sunita Weaver, cooperated in various competitions conducted by women and talked about becoming self-reliant in every field, while she emphasised that women are playing their part in the development of the country from their homes.

Even during the Corona period, women helped the country in every field. In the program, the district coordinators of the organization, Sanwarlal Jat, Kailash Pareek, Devishankar Sukhwal, Dinesh Pareek also cooperated in the program.

Members of pasture development committee taught how to make design estimates

A one-day training was organized with the members of the pasture development committee formed in the revenue village Jitiya of village panchayat Chhapri block Kapasan, in which Krishna Sharma, a teacher from Foundation for Ecological Security, taught the committee members to make design estimates for the development of pasture land.

In this, an estimated plan was made for the development of pasture land, from the area of ​​26.1 hectares of pasture land to the development of that pasture, and data related to people were easily listed in the mobile app of the organization. The estimation plan of the pasture is prepared by making a plan, in which the budget estimate is prepared from protecting the pasture to its development. The plan was made by including animal-proof trench, forest cleaning, plantation, grass seeding etc.

In this training, Chairman of Pasture Development Committee Roshan Lal Salvi, and members Bhairu Lal, Jamna Lal, Jhamku Bai, Bhuri Bai, Chunni Devi, Sohni Devi etc. were present. 

Design estimate of the pasture development work prepared by the workers

In Maida Khedi, revenue village of Gram Panchayat Singhana, a design estimate has been prepared for the development of pasture land by FES, where fencing, plantation, and removal of forest clearings such as Vilayati Acacia Jharmari etc were part of the plan. Block Instructors Kailash Chandra Pareek and Dinesh Chandra Pareek in the presence of pasture development committee chairman Bhajram Gurjar, member of pasture development committee and other villagers, the design estimate was prepared on the pasture land. Kailash Chandra Pareek, the block instructor of the institution, gave information related to local management and maintenance of pasture land. 

Source: Rashmi Devishankar Sukhwal. 

Programs conducted on International Women's Day honored women who completed 100 days in NREGA

On the occasion of International Women's Day, under the joint aegis of Gram Panchayat and Foundation for Ecological Security Sansthan, Bhilwara, a rally was organized at the Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra on March 8 at Gram Panchayat Akola. Padma Ratna Charan was the chief guest of the women empowerment program and Sarpanch Tara Maliwal presided. Chief guest Padma Ratna said that the veil practice of women is still prevalent in rural areas, which are still unrecognised under the right to freedom. Sarpanch Tara Maliwal went from house to house and gave the slogan of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao to every woman and took a pledge to educate girls. Village Development Officer Sharda Jat welcomed the guests and women by garlanding the FES organization's trainer Rajendra Singh Chundawat and Ratan Lal Mali, expressing the feeling of equality towards women, the roles and resources of women in economic, political, and social fields. They explained about the role of women in the management and development of women with equality and equality in which various types of competitions were organized. Prizes were awarded for coming first and second and Gram Panchayat and FES. 

To celebrate 100 days in NREGA by the institution, twenty-five women who completed the day were honored with a three-section tiffin prize. On this occasion, Sarpanch Tara Maliwal, Deputy Sarpanch Bheru Lal Jat, Village Development Officer Sharda Jat, Dr. Omprakash Jat, Shankarlal Maliwal, members Leela Bhil, Nirmala Meghwal, Foundation for Ecological Security Sanstha instructor Rajendra Singh Chundawat, and Ratan Lal Mali discussed the present status of women in the program and their development, women's participation. Anganwadi workers, women ward punches etc. were also present on this occasion.

Women honored in Mandavari who did excellent work

On this occasion, representatives of public representatives, NGOs and women officers of various departments were honored with certificates for their excellent work in environment, pasture development work and during the Kovid-19 epidemic in Begun block.

In the program, Block Team Coordinator FES, Adarsh ​​Sanstha, women representative of Aaradhya Mano Shanti Seva Sansthan, Village Development Officer Paras Jain, Employment Assistant Shankarlal, Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Suvaniya Mrs. Hiri Bai, Patwari Shivlata Dhakad and Salma Banu, Mandavari school teacher Sumitra, Gayatri, members of Mewar Shamlat Manch and women representatives and villagers from various village development committees were present.

Under the joint aegis of Mewar Shamlat Manch and FES, a woman's workshop was organized on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Hospitality of Sarpanch Manju Devi Dhakad and APO Rajeshwari Bhatt of Panchayat Samiti in Mandavari Gram Panchayat. It was informed that various competitions for women were organized during the programme in which lemon spoon, safa tying competition, tug of war, chair competition were organized among women. Prizes were distributed to the winning women. On this occasion, Girdhari Verma of the organization spoke about the importance of women's day, women's rights and women's empowerment.

Bird Counting Program in Gondli Kheda pond

Rajendra Singh Chundawat and Ratan Lal Mali, members of the pasture development committee of Goondli Gram Panchayat in Bhopalsagar and block trainers of Foundation for Ecological Security Sanstha, together conducted a census program on the Gondli Kheda pond under Bird Census Week 2021. 

According to the local language, stork-2, heron 6, black cover 25, teatodi 30, white cover-7, and about 70 birds of different species were found. The villagers say that birds come in the form of foreign guests in the pond, who enjoy and do their water sports, due to which people find this sight captivating. The trainers of the organization Ratan Lal Mali and Rajendra Singh Chundawat gave information about the species of birds in nature and their utility, place, importance and their connection with the resources and development. 

In this committee members Prem Jat, Chaturbhuj Lohar and women and men of the village were present.

Bird counting: An ingenius method of protecting the environment

Did you know that individuals with even a meager interest in birds can participate in activities like bird counting? 

If not, then this post is for you! If this is the first time you are hearing about bird counting, then this post is also for you! 

Bird counting is the activity of observing, identifying and listing birds in a habitat¹; can vary from urban buildings to a pond in a sanctuary because, as we all know, birds are everywhere. I am not just talking about those pigeons waiting outside your window panes to build a nest inside your house, instead I am trying to motivate you to look beyond those who show up at your window pane. For exampls, watch the small, brown feathered Bulbul, or the Indian Scops Owl near The Ridge in North Campus, Delhi University² or, if you find yourself fortunate, near a park in your neighborhood. 

Around the world, in order to ignite the passion of bird watching among citizens, a number of events/activities have been formed to ensure the same, of which the Great Backyard Bird Count is the most famous. This event is organised each February for a period of four days where the individuals, using digital tools, observe, identify and list birds either to relax or to compete as a challenge. Last year, according to The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC 2020) summary report, India recorded the second highest spot for bird counting checklist, with the highest number coming from the state of Tamil Nadu³. 

Similarly, FES (Foundation for Ecological Security), an NGO based in Anand, by collaborating in local committees in different states has been participating in Bird Counting for a long time.  For Bird Counting Week 2021, FES collaborated with Rashmi Devishankar Sukhwal Pasture Development Committee Dindoli, and a program was organized under the chairmanship of former Sarpanch and present Zilla Parishad member representative Nandram Bhil at Dindoli pond⁴. 

Information regarding the species of birds in nature and their utility, place and importance and their connection and development with Shamlat resources was disseminated during the program inauguration by Sanwarlal Jat, the district coordinator of the organization. The villagers and FES block instructors of the organization including Rajendra Singh Chundawat from Bhupalsagar, Ratan Lal Mali, Puja Sharma, Devendra Tripathi from Kapasan etc participated and counted the birds. 

After an enthralling week, according to the local language, the villagers in Dindoli village, Rajasthan found about 620 birds of 16 species such as Garat, Water Kagli, Hans, Black bird, Sohan bird, Tithari, Duck, Heron, Dek, Hawk, Parrot, Pigeon, Bird, Harsada! 

Such bird counting events are not just useful for villagers to understand and adapt to their village surroundings, but also a unique way to protect the bird species and the environment. Perhaps, the positive consequences of such an event will build a positive environment for birds, bird watchers in not just rural areas but urban residences as well.

So from next time, remember the words BIRD COUNTING WEEK and witness the fascination of  watching and recording the different species of birds in your area!

For more information on birding, bird-watching in India/world, do take a look at the following links: 

https://www.birdcount.org/

https://birdcount.in/

Endnote: 

1. “Getting started 1: Why do we watch birds?,” Bird Count India, September 6, 2016, accessed August 11, 2021, https://birdcount.in/why-do-we-watch-birds/. 

2. Abhishek Gulshan, “The Indian Scops: Ghost of the city,” The Hindu, May 02, 2020 17:59 IST, accessed August 11, 2021, https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/the-indian-scops-ghost-of-the-city/article31470542.ece. 

3. 2020 GBBC Summary, Pdf (Great Backyard Bird Count, Canada, 2020), Pdf, https://www.birdcount.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-GBBC-Summary.pdf. 

4. “Bird counting in Dindoli pond,” The Summary News, 2020.  

A design estimate plan created by Pasture development committee in Rashmi

The members of the pasture development committee formed in the revenue village Balad of Sukhwal Gram Panchayat, along with the instructor of Foundation for Ecological Security Institute, Rajendra Singh Chundawat, visited the pasture land and made a design estimate for the development. In this, an estimate plan was prepared for the development of pasture land, from the protection of 24 hectares of land to the development of that pasture. Trainer Rajendra Singh Chundawat informed all the people that data is entered in the mobile app of the organization, in which the length, width and area of ​​the work is entered, through which the estimate plan of the pasture is prepared by that app, in which the budget estimate for the pasture is protected and developed.

In view of the need of pasture by the people in the pasture, a plan was prepared on various activities including animal-proof ditch, forest clearing, plantation, grass seeding etc. In this, all the members of the committee unanimously made an estimate of 24 hectares of bunding and 10 hectares of grass sowing and plantation. This will get the work approved by submitting the estimate to the Gram Panchayat. In this training Devi Singh, President of Pasture Development Committee, Mat Satyanarayan Nai, members of Pasture Development Committee were present. Trainer Ratan Mali also made the estimate in Hadmatiya with the members of pasture development committee Bhairu Singh, Oonkar Singh and Mate Jitu Singh.

Around 110 bighas of land near Surya Sagar pond occupied by trespassers in Badi Sadri

Surya Sagar Pond, a major tourist spot of Bari Sadri town, has started losing its form due to encroachment. Out of the 150 bighas of the pond, 110 bighas of land have been occupied by many influential people. Along with the occupied land and farming gardens, houses, enclosures and other constructions have also been done by making pucca walls. 

Several memorandums were given to the administration and top officials for removal but no action could ever be taken. Due to the encroachment by the well-known people of the city, the local administration never tried to remove the encroachment. On Saturday, the councilors belonging to both the BJP and the Congress unanimously submitted a memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Officer Jawahar Lal Jain in protest against the encroachment in the Surya Sagar pond. It was said in the memorandum that 77 bighas of land are registered in the khasra number 1842 of the pond and in 2011, 1992 and the Bilanam land mentioned in 1991 is also recorded for the catchment area of ​​the pond. But at present, less than 40 bighas of land is left on the spot. The encroachers have taken possession of the remaining land. 

The information was given to the administrative officers many times but due to the pressure of the influential trespassers, no action was ever taken. During the handing over of the memorandum, Vice President Mustafa Ali Bohra, Lal, Jaroli, Nazia Begum, Maya Devi, Anil Chauhan, Bhavar Lal Regar, Deepika Chaudhary, Maina Gadi Lohar, Dhanpal Mehta and many others were present.

Source: Magazine News Patrika 

Training given on plantation in Undwa and Badesh

The trainers of Foundation for Ecological Security Institute gave training on plantation on the ongoing plantation side of Awalkheda of Thandwa Chittorgarh block of Gangrar block. Tree plantation was done in Oran (Devvani) by the Shri Devnarayan Pasture Development Committee in Thandva, in which many local species including Peepal, Kachnar, Nim, Amaltas Jungle Jalebi and Neem's Niboli also planted.

 In this program, the instructor of Foundation for Ecological Security, Rampal Sharma Singhola, while giving training on re-vegetation, explained how to sow grass and plant saplings on the pasture land, and how to make a thawla together. He also gave a detailed instruction on how indiscriminate cutting of trees has led to environmental damage which gives rise to the planting of more and more trees. 

Many villagers including Ward Panch Laxman Lal Jatiya, Gopi Lal Sharma, Girdhari Lal Gurjar Devda, Mangi Lal Guard, Nand Lal Khatana, Ramesh Buchan, Nana Lal Jatiya, Bakshu Jat were present in this training. 

FES instructor Govardhan Lal Jat in Avalheda said that the plantation work was done on the pasture land. Around 1300 plants were planted on 6 hectares of land. On this occasion Sarpanch Leela Devi Kumawat, Secretary Seema Soni, LDC Kanhaiya Lal Meena, Sarpanch representative Ratan Lal Kumawat, Narayan, Ratan Sen, Hindustan Zinc C by SR Head Vishal Agarwal, Svetlana Shahu, Mayank Tailor, Kailash Prajapat Dhoot were present. Govardhan Jat, Block Instructor of FES organization gave organized information on plantation.

Source reporter: Devishankar Sukhwal Rashmi 

Information disseminated on seeding method

Under the joint aegis of Bhupalsagar Foundation for Ecological Security organisation and Pasture Development Committee, training on re-vegetation took place on pasture land located in Kalbelia settlement.

In this, Rajendra Singh Chundawat, the instructor of Foundation for Ecological Security, explained that while planting the four golden rules, which include selecting the right species, choosing the right place, the right time of planting, about choosing the right planting method and about choosing the right planting method, preference should be given to trees, plants and grass.

Women took care of seeds in Seeding Method and the men together made balls, in which equal proportions of clay, sandy soil and country manure were made into balls. While planting carefully, they made a garland of blades and wore the bag around the neck and the pit would be 0.5 m deep, wide, long.

IFFCO Plantation Committee Babrana and Primary Form Forestry Co.So. Ltd. Ramakheda Secretary Madhavlal Ahir also informed about the importance of trees. Organization head Omprakash Khatik, Prabodhak Hira Lal Gadri, Vijay Kumar Vijayvargiya, MNREGA mate Prakashchandra Bhil, members of pasture development committee and NREGA workers were present.

Training on technical and re-vegetation given to personnel

Under the joint aegis of Panchayat Samiti Nimbaheda and Chittorgarh and Foundation for Ecological Security organisation, a virtual workshop was organized in Panchayat Samiti VC Room on effective techniques for eco restoration and revegetation on zoom app.

Nimbaheda head Bagdiram Dhakad said in his speech while addressing the Panchayat Samiti member, Sarpanch, and Village Development Officer on pasture development work and removal of encroachment from it, and requested everyone to do this work honestly and with full cooperation. Development Officer Kushaleshwar Singh also addressed the meeting and said that everyone should make efforts to promote pasture development works and raise their voice against encroachment as well as develop plantation, fencing and medicinal plants in the pasture. He also focused on how the information that they will receive from the subject experts of this institution will develop the ground and the villages.

FES organization requested everyone to cooperate as Girdhari Lal Verma and Dr. Satish Sharma imparted virtual training from the institution. In this, Assistant Development Officer Vishnu Sharma, Village Development Officer Arvind Totla, Devi Lal Dashora, Kanishka clerk Shanti Lal, Dalchand along with F. E.S. District Coordinator Sanwarlal Jat, Block Instructor Leela Vyas, Rajendra Singh Chundawat, Omprakash Meghwal, Govardhan Jat, Sanjeev Jat, Sunil Tank Block Nimbahera and Chittorgarh from Barren Land and Pasture Committee Sarpanch, Village Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti Member, Pasture Development Committee Chairman, Member, participated in NREGA Mats training.

Illegal mining on gauchar land

The mining mafia, who are spreading their feet in the panchayat Bhupalsagar of the subdivision area, has now brought crime to the fore for illegal mining by encroaching on Gauchar land under the guise of lease. Villagers upset by such an incident sent a complaint to the panchayat in writing and appealed to the gram panchayat to remove all the encroachments from the gaucharland.

Taking immediate action on the report received by the villagers, the gram panchayat has submitted a memorandum to the sub-divisional officer Sukhram. In the report given by the villagers to the gram panchayat, they wrote that illegal encroachment and illegal mining is being done by trespassers and mining mafia in Bhupalsagar panchayat area, due to which there is no space left for food for cows and other cattle.

The villagers have put debris and stones on the pasture land by SK Mines, which has caused inconvenience to the animals. Villagers urged the gram panchayat to immediately remove whoever has encroached in Bhupalsagar gram panchayat encroachment and make suitable safety action on pasture land for report on fodder or cattle. Here, the gram panchayat has also done the sub-divisional work on the report of the villagers to the officers on the gram panchayat for all the gaucher land of lake Bhupalsagar. 

More than 2 thousand plants in village called Kalyanpura in Begu area!

Villagers of the Kalyanpura village of Begu area understood the importance of trees 4 years ago. As a result, they have planted more than 2 thousand fruit-bearing flowers at Panchphal sports ground, Mokshadham, community hall and public places. They have kept the plants alive by taking good care, so that the environment of the village remains pure, oxygen is available and the birds can live on the trees.

"Village should be identified with Green Kalyanpura", said Ashok Kumar Dhakad, son of former sarpanch with environmental lover resident of Kalyanpura. Kalyanpura turned green with the passion of a team of 50 people. The small initiative of the villagers of Kalyanpura regarding environmental protection is nothing less than an inspiration.

All the villagers keep the plants alive and fulfill the responsibility of taking care of them, so that the village becomes beautiful. In summer, this team irrigates the plants by planting tankers. In Dhamancha Gram Panchayat, Gunpura, water is given to the plants by tanker. According to Wardpanch Santosh Devo Dhakad, MNREGA also inspires the workers towards environmental protection by planting saplings.

In Kalyanpura village, a team of 50 people worked hard on about 2 thousand plants, then in four years these plants started taking the form of trees. Green Kalyanpura, a social media group created by some villagers 4 years ago, cherished the dream of getting recognition. With this, many villagers were added such as Jamnalal Dhakad, Hemant, Kamlesh, Banwari, Anil Sudhar, Prahlad, Bharat, Sanjay Shambhulal Dhakad, Gotu Singh etc.

About 50 villagers joined the team and planted 1000 neem, 600 gooseberry in 70 bigha and 180 saplings in Mokshadham. Four years ago, under MGNREGA Panchaphal scheme in Kalyanpura village, 1000 neem, 600 gooseberry plants were planted on 70 bigha land with the help of this team. Planted 108 saplings of Neem, Peepal, Banyan, Kachnar, Gudel etc. in Mokshadham. 120 saplings of Neem, Gulmohar were planted in Kalyanpura Model Sports Ground. 34 saplings of Jamun etc. were planted in the community hall. 

The transformation FES wishes to see: A photo gallery

The transformation FES wishes to see: A photo gallery

Jashma, district Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the workers, mainly women, at the forefront of the training session on re vegetation given by FES  trainers at Jashma village. Revegetation is the process of revamping the soil for better production of plants and trees in that area. It can be done by natural processes or by manual projects. The one depicted in the above picture shows manual revegetation work. 

Choona Khera, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the villagers, both men and women, take a pledge to protect the pasture lands and cattle at Choona Khera. The reason for this pledge is not simply about afforestation, but on taking essential steps to prevent the kind of scarring that can damage an entire ecosystem. The healthy practices that are promoted via pledge taking are- solving the problem of cattle over-grazing, protecting pasture lands from encroachment, identifying invasive species of plants from non-invasive ones etc. 

Satkhanda, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the seed sowing session conducted by the trainers at Satkhanda. Seed sowing is an essential practice without which fundamentals of planting will remain unclear. According to one news report, there are four points which must be emphasised while practicing seed sowing- location, time, species and method. In this picture too, the villagers learn these four points while pragmatically handling the process of seed sowing.  

Harisinghji ka Khera Kala, Rajasthan 

             This picture shows the training session by a trainer on re vegetation and seed sowing. Mobilizing and making the general public aware of the problems, solutions and development strategies are important ways in which we empower the villagers, in this case, it might be women. The picture shown above depicts one of the many training sessions that are organized by FES trainers and panchayats. 

Semliya, Barbal, Rajasthan 

          This picture shows the villagers in a meeting for chargah vikas. Various chargah vikas samitis have been constructed, formulated in paperwork, even written about on the newspapers. But none of them actually show us the view of what brews inside these chargah vikas samiti meetings. We can listen to the picture speak to us as the villagers (men) participate in meetings for development projects of their area. 

Hopefully the hard work put in by such a variety of workers will sprout in the form of new trees and plants:) 

RPL certification program of FES trainers assessed on watershed community mobilizer

An assessment took place on Devishankar Sukhwal Rashmi Chittorgarh Watershed and Community Prior Learning Certification center.

Trainers gathered in front of the centre

The written examination on water consumption was conducted by the National Skill Development Organization under the aegis of Foundation for Ecological Security at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Rithola Square, Chittorgarh. In this assessment, 23 block trainers working in all the blocks of the district participated.

The assessment was conducted at three levels, written examination, oral and after that the knowledge of the trainers was tested by conducting field visits. Gaurav Ambesh and Yogesh Verma, who came to take the assessment from RR Infotech Jaipur, a Skill India testing organization, interviewed all the trainers in turn and answered questions about what they had learned about the watershed so far.

During this, Dimple Kumari, Girdhari Lal Verma and District Coordinator Sanwarlal Jat were present from the FES organization. According to them, on the basis of this assessment, these trainers would be given a certificate by the Skill India Development Organization.

Saplings planting at Panchaphal

Under the initiative being taken by Chittorgarh Hindustan Zinc for rural development, work is being done to plant 1300 saplings of Balanagari variety of Sitaphal at Panchaphal Udyan located at Aonvalhera, Gram Panchayat.

Planting of saplings by the villagers

In the next three years, along with the greenery from these plants, these initiatives will also become a source of permanent income for the Gram Panchayat.

Sarpanch of Aonvalhera, Leeladevi Kumawat said that Hindustan Zinc and Gram Panchayat have provided fortifications by Gram Panchayat and Sitaphal saplings by Zinc for the development of Panchaphal. In the future, the Panchayat will also get permanent income and there will be more soil with greenery in the surrounding area.

Fencing is also done by Hindustan Zinc by Hindustan Zinc at Awalkheda. Vaishnav, Shankar Kumawat contributed drinking water to active rural people by laying village representative horticulture development programs and drinking water Ratan Kumawat, Narayan Kumawat, Mukesh well, pump and pipeline for planting saplings.

Source- India Prime 

Removal of encroachment: A story from two villages (part 2)

Jashma village:

A chargah bhoomi meant for building cowsheds had faced encroachment issues in Jashma village, Akola, Chittorgarh.

    Villagers gathered around the location

Recently, the villagers decided to remove the encroachment by proposing this matter to the Gram panchayat. With the efforts of a few people against the encroachment and exhortation enacted by the police administration helped in the removal of encroachment.

Source: Akola reporter Shaikh