GREATER NOIDA, Feb. 6 -- In a bid to promote eco-tourism and wildlife conservation, Bird Festival 2025 was held at Surajpur Wetland in Greater Noida on Wednesday.

Organised by Uttar Pradesh's environment and forest department, the festival was opened by police commissioner Laxmi Singh and district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma.

The event saw enthusiastic participation from bird watchers, environmental enthusiasts, and students from different schools.

Speaking at the event, Verma emphasised the importance of wetland conservation and maintaining ecological balance. , "Wetlands are crucial for maintaining biodiversity. They act as natural water purifiers, and support numerous species of birds and wildlife. It is our collective responsibil...