How a Professor & 2500 Villagers Turned a Rajasthan Mining Wasteland into a Wildlife Haven
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How a Professor & 2500 Villagers Turned a Rajasthan Mining Wasteland into a Wildlife Haven
The Dabla Talab reservoir, located near the village of Uttamdesar in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, suffered substantial devastation due to relentless gypsum mining for over two decades. The rampant extraction of gypsum, a common mineral in the region, led to the disappearance of many animal species and native grass. Before the advent of the Indira Gandhi Canal, the reservoir was the primary water source for the villagers and wildlife. Sadl…
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