India, Jan. 30 -- What began as a small awareness effort about birds has grown into a movement, thanks to the Wildlife Research and Conservation Foundation

For the past nine years, the Wildlife Research and Conservation Foundation, led by conservationist Dr Mehreen Khaleel, has been organising bird walks across Kashmir's wetlands to educate women about nature, birds, and the importance of conservation.

According to Dr Khaleel, the foundation has trained more than 78 female students in bird identification, habitat study, and conservation practices.

"We are getting a very good response. Over the years, more women have joined birdwatching to learn about the ornithology of Kashmir. Now, we are planning to start similar initiatives in north...