Ongoing Projects

Green Canopy Interpretation Programme

When a team from WWF-India visited 3, Motilal Place (Delhi Chief Minister’s Residence), New Delhi, there were fruit bats hanging from the Terminalia arjuna trees. An opportunity to interpret them seemed imminent if those old trees were to be kept intact and standing. There was a provision to develop an Interpretation Programme and an opportunity to tell a story of its large and green environs.

A small visitor centre was setup with themes on the Lutyen’s Delhi, flora and fauna of Delhi in general and 3-Motilal Place in particular. A Nature Trail was also developed with signages placed along the tree line. An outdoor education programme to use this facility will be put in place for school children. Visitors can avail of a booklet on this Nature Trail and Bat stickers as a take away material.

This programme is funded by Public Works Department, Government of National Capital Territory, Delhi.

Read the press release here.

Gobind Sagar Lake Interpretation Programme

Gobind Sagar lake was formed on river Sutlej when Bhakra, the world's highest gravity dam was constructed here. This reservoir is also one of the largest man made lakes of India. The Gobind Sagar reservoir lies in the two districts of Himachal Pradesh namely Bilaspur and Una and covers an area of approx. 170 sq.km.

Gobind Sagar Lake was declared as a sanctuary on 27 March 1974. The lake harbours 51 species of fishes particularly Mahseer, Rohu, Narain, Katla, Ari. These species are unique to this area due to climatic and geographical relationship to the Himalayan region.

With the mission to conserve and protect nature for sustainable and equitable development WWF-India is developing an Interpretation Programme for Gobind Sagar Lake. By doing so, it not only works towards conservation of wetlands, management of this unique ecosystems physical and biological resources, but also contributes towards educational inputs to create awareness about the significance and the need for their conservation. As part of this programme a visitor centre with indoor signages and 4 large fresh water aquariums will be set up.

This project is funded by Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Interpretation should instill in people the ability and the desire to sense the beauty in their surroundings. Therefore, it is an effective tool to promote understanding and learning through stimulating interaction, which can contribute significantly to visitors' experience.