Pune: Aarambh Foundation and Punekar News Celebrate World Sparrow Day with Enthusiasm, Calls for Conservation Efforts
Pune, 19th March 2025: The Aarambh Foundation and Punekar News celebrated World Sparrow Day with great zeal at One Place, F.C. Road, on Sunday, March 16. Though the global observance falls on March 20, the foundation organized an early event to encourage broader participation and raise awareness about sparrow conservation.
For over 13 years, Arambh Foundation has been actively working to protect sparrows and their natural habitats. This year, they introduced an innovative initiative—a theatrical play titled “Chimaniyanche Gharakul” (Sparrows’ Nest), written and directed by Ashwini Ambike. The play, performed by students from grades 1 to 7, captivated the audience with its AI-enhanced visuals and powerful storytelling, leaving spectators awestruck by the team’s mesmerizing performance.
The event saw the presence of prominent dignitaries, including Rotary District Governor Shital Shah, Abhishek Kavitkar (Founder of Tree Public), Kapil Gandhi (Sigma One), Manoj Dandare (AGM – Pune Metro), Mahesh Ghorpade (Revell Creations), Prafull Deshmukh (CEO – The Nature, Mukaiwadi), Acharya Mahesh Joshi (Vasturang), RJ Shonali (Radio City), Architect Mahesh Bangad, and Deepashree & Umesh Pawar of Aarambh Foundation.
Innovative Approaches to Conservation
Recognizing the creative approach, Shital Shah applauded the initiative, emphasizing the importance of innovative awareness campaigns in protecting the environment.
Speaking at the event, Chaitanya Joshi, Director of Aarambh Foundation, provided insights into the historical significance of World Sparrow Day: “We celebrate many international days, most of which originate from Western countries. However, World Sparrow Day is the first global conservation day that began in India in 2010. It is a matter of pride that this initiative has gained worldwide recognition.”
Joshi also highlighted the foundation’s “Shelter for Sparrow” initiative, launched in 2013, which focuses on creating safe environments for sparrows.
A New Platform for Environmentalists
Adding to the momentum, Manish Khadilkar, Editor and Co-Director of “Dreams Per Square Fit” magazine, announced the launch of a digital newsletter, “Nature Alliance.” This platform aims to connect individuals and organizations working towards environmental conservation and sparrow protection, fostering a collaborative effort in ecological preservation.
Expressing her gratitude, Ashwini Ambike, writer and director of the play “Chimaniyanche Gharakul”, commended the hard work of the young performers, acknowledging the support of parents and Umesh Pawar in bringing the production to life.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mubarak Ansari, Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Punekar News.
The sponsors for the event were
Title Sponsor – The Nature,
Powered By partner – Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-Op Society Ltd,
Gold Sponsors – Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, Bramhacorp, Vasturang,
Silver Sponsors – Aditya Builders, Sigma One, and EKA Mobility, whose support has played a crucial role in making this event a success.
The collaboration partners for the event were
Treepublic, VK – E, One Place, Shubham Outdoors, BRICK & IGBC, Radio City, AESA, Discount Feast & The Chapha Café, The Genda Story, Florikart, Wester LED Solutions, Natkanchi Shaala, Vink Media, Mobidigit, RRBCEA, Leadcon, Sakal Media, Rotarian and Revell Creations.
Key Resolutions for Sparrow Conservation
As part of the initiative, important decisions were taken to strengthen conservation efforts, including:
✅ Establishing safe habitats for sparrows and small birds
✅ Launching the “Nature Alliance” digital newsletter for environmental activists
✅ Encouraging individuals to take small yet impactful steps toward sparrow conservation
The Aarambh Foundation urges everyone to play their part in protecting these tiny yet significant birds. With collective efforts, we can ensure that the cheerful chirping of sparrows remains an integral part of our surroundings for generations to come!
