Anika in conversation with Rakesh Khatri | RTL Talks - Episode 3

Welcome to the 3rd episode of RTL Talks! It is said that “happiness is enjoying the little things” - but what if the little things are no more… what we are referring to here is our sparrows… the little sweet birdie… we grew up with their chirping and chattering in our gardens… and it always amazed us how these house birds love us humans… they were so common in urban spaces, but what did we do… we shooed them away. Discover the journey of renowned Indian environmentalist, Mr Rakesh Khatri, that led him to become a champion for bird conservation and learn how his innovative bird nests are making a significant impact.
In 2008, he started an initiative to save the House Sparrow with 20 nests and today this is a pan-India movement with a total number crossing 7 lakh nests mark as on Sparrow Day, 20 March 2024. He has organized more than 7000 workshops, and over 14 lakh attendees have directly made nests with him.
Through his organization Eco-Roots Foundation, he has been driving many innovative projects that are supported by corporates and institutions. He is most committed to stimulating young minds towards conservation of environment. He is creating an army of eco warriors who are aware and sensitive towards the needs of the planet. He has won many national and international awards; and has been mentioned in the Limca Book of World Records twice - once in 2012 for doing theatres with 1.2 lac children across India in 12 languages in 24 cities and; and then again, in 2019 for conducting Water Theatre Workshops with over 2 lakhs girl children across the country.
In this episode, Rakesh Khatri shares how his passion for avian protection began and evolved into a nationwide movement, earning him the title of the "Nest Man of India."
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[@ShilpiNirvan]

We got the opportunity to have Rakesh sir with us to and be one of our special TEDX Speakers last year. He inspired everyone with his life journey. Congrats to the maker of the video.

[@sunitajhala2100]

बहुत बहुत बधाई , बिना नारि ना नीर, न समाधान, संभव नहीं। प्रकृति को सहेजने की कला, आपका हुनर भावी पीढी के लिए वरदान साबित होगा। साधुवाद खत्री जी

[@shalugandhi6044]

राकेश जी बहुत ही नेक और शानदार व्यक्तित्व के इंसान है।प्रकृति प्रेमी,एक सच्चे पर्यारणविद है इनसे हम आकाशवाणी बालाघाट के द्वारा जुड़ी थी।इनके बेहतरीन ,अदभुत काम के लिए दो बार फोन के द्वारा इनका इंटरव्यू ली लिया और प्रसारित किया ।आगे भी इनसे इंटरव्यू लेने की तम्माना रखती हूं।इनके शानदार काम को सलाम।

[@silverlineschool]

We have met Khatri Sir personally .... doing great... hats off to you Sir... God bless you🙏🙏

[@sonianain5883]

Amazing work done by Rakesh Khatri ji to save the environment and birds.

[@MeetaManchanda]

Hats off to Rakeshji who is doing Nobel job to save our environment. We need more warriors like Rakeshji in our society. Meeta from salwan girls school.

[@IBGNEWS]

We have interviewed him during his workshop at Kolkata Birla School. An amazing vision with execution for nature. All educational institutes must invite Mr. Rakesh Khatri Ji to make the next generation aligned with nature for sustainable development. Regards Suman Munshi, Chief Editor IBG NEWS

[@mitanangiagoswami5566]

A man of wisdom and humility, have known Rakesh since 2008 and have never stopped being impressed by his energy. He is a man with a mission, a mission to connect people to Nature. Wishing you all the very best for all your endeavours , always!

[@sanjanamahajan3956]

Khatri ji is doing amazing work for saving birds and conservation of environment. Kudos 👏

[@RaviSharma-dg9js]

Always amazing to hear him about real conservational stories and his actions towards environment. God bless

[@NasirKhan-ks5cm]

I feel proud to be part of Neer Naari aur vigyan because of you Rakesh ji.thanks a lot❤

[@051kartikeytripathi4]

Met Rakesh sir at an award function what a personality! What an amazing person and what a wonderful video !!!

[@drneelamseam]

Wonderful initiative. All society should put efforts to preserve birds

[@varshakhajanchi9173]

Very inspiring man . His passion for environment and sparrows is worth appreciation . Rightly said we have to do it ourselves !

[@mamtajain7276]

❤❤ Rakesh Sir 😊 Your contribution in making our world more cheerful with chirping birds is exemplary and very inspiring. Please accept our royal salute for bringing our sparrows back 😊

[@karavalidotnet]

No match for his tireless work. Khatri ji is an inspiration to many.

[@Batra.Insurance]

मैं एक नेचर वॉक पर राकेश जी से मिला था वह मेरे जीवन का यादगार वॉक था . राकेश जी बहुत ही उम्दा इंसान हैं . वह बहुत ही अच्छा काम कर रहें हैं। हमारी नयी पीढी को प्रकृत्ति से जोड रहे हैं। सादर धन्यवाद 🙏

[@seemakhera399]

Wow, what an inspiring story! Rakesh Khatri Ji's dedication to avian protection and conservation is truly remarkable. His passion and impact are a testament to the power of individual efforts in creating a positive change in the world. Thank you for sharing his incredible journey and inspiring us all to make a difference.

[@poojaalld]

Its an unbelievable achievement. Hats off to such an initiative.

[@jaideeplunial7844]

I've met the gentleman in person and was really impressed by his passion and dedication for the cause. Respect 🎉

[@Juhi_k_Sharma]

Rakesh ji is an environmentalist with a golden heart. Truly an inspiration in every sense of his existence.

[@simranseth4124]

Sir’s work is absolutely commendable 🌸🌸

[@monikalamba4623]

Great work by Rakesh khatri sir.Sir You are a true motivator and inspiration for all.

[@rajabundela582]

Rakesh ji is doing great work,I know him since long time n know his determination to do something for the society,I wish him n his team a great future,it's high time we should awake n do more to people n country ❤❤❤❤

[@namitabhagat2577]

I know Rakesh ji personally and have seen him work passionately with my school students..he has touched the lives of thousands of students, inspiring each one to be responsible for conservation of sparrow and environment. He is a humble human always ready to contribute to the most beautiful cause of saving environment.

[@vishakaranjan7229]

I have met Sir in person and I know how genuinely he is working around all of this. Best part is that he is a celebrity but he will always appears as a humble and down to earth person. We need more people like him in today’s world who want to make an impact.

[@purplecrowcinema9657]

Truly heart touching film, O I loved each and every shot, aesthetic, presentation and the pure noble cause. My millions of salutes. Khatri jee is like mentor to me. The day he shared about this film, I was egarly wait to see it. Fabulous work, my best wishes. Cheers!!

[@RajulJain-gi3wx]

Rakeshji dant wat pranam ,ek bhagwan ka roop, so privileged to talk to u n know about a selfless man, u r just gr8 n inspiring responsible grounded Man

[@ritikatauras11]

Wonderful work done by you sir.. really appreciate it.. we require more people like you for saving our planet..

[@manurt2784]

Tremendous work by Rakesh ji 🙏🏼

[@leenapandit2402]

I attended community development Programme in 2019 where Khatri Sir told about his work. Very inspiring session. Positive n enthusiastic human being..

[@zzz-fd3ug]

Wonderful work!

[@shwetawadhera695]

Hats off 🎉 to you Sir for the remarkable achievement.....that touched the lives of sooo many birds 🐦 who cannot voice there problem. ❤🎉

[@dr.meenuanand1615]

GOOD JOB SIR 🎉 REALLY APPRECIABLE

[@mamtajulka7677]

Good job. Keep it up

[@anitababbar4209]

Well said 👏 you are doing a great job 👏 👍 highly appreciated 👏

[@antarapoddarsarkar]

Inspiration for all to contribute whichever way we can to make this earth a better place to live not only for humans but for all living bodies...

[@rammunaveen7791]

Great job being done by you, really proud of you .Admire and appreciate your efforts

[@m.schauhan8794]

Mr Rakesh khatri, the nest man of India, is doing a wonderful work of inspiring the young minds to realise the importance and love for preserving birds and nature . I have been fortunate to be associated with Rakesh ji in his great mission in organisation of workshops for teachers and students for making nests and also his program of Neer, Nari and Vigyan. He is just outstanding and gem of a person. He deserves all the appreciation and opportunities to get in touch with as many children as possible to ensure better citizens with love for nature.

[@g-3greencartagrimarketing697]

My brother Raka, love and prayers for you always for such good work that you have been doing and inspiring millions. As I always tell you I wish I could do even 10% of what you are doing on the ground. Keep it up.

[@sachinkumarmassey7071]

Great job💯

[@dr.trizasingh2929]

Cehchati chaand chidiyo ka ghar tha peedh par, Mere ghar ek peedh tha, aur ek ghar tha peedh par............ Very good Mr. Rakesh Khatri ji aapka ye parindo ghar dena aur unki ghar wapsi ki muhim mai hum sab aapke sath hai aap aisi hi aache kaam karte raho

[@KhushbooSingh-cv8vb]

Great job 👏

[@AbhinavChaturvedi-ll7ed]

Great Work by my elder brother and my Celestial friend...a great environmentalist ...Shri Rakesh Khatri Sahib ...Keep the good work going😮😮😮😮😮😮😮Regards Abhinav Chaturvedi ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SurjeetKhanna-qj6oc]

Admire your passion and the new directions you are influencing. 👏👏

[@virendrasaxena9911]

Rakesh ko sunana bahut zaroori hai. Wo aap ko ek aisi duniya ki baat karata hai jo ham sab ko jaanana bahut zaroori hai aaj ke time mein. Great to hear him talking in such details. Waah.

[@kanishksaraogi2183]

Amazing rakesh bhai

[@sunnyneha3936]

❤nice sir ji

[@nalinsrivastava9595]

आपकी प्रेरणा से 20से अधिक बर्ड हाऊस में जीवन पनप रहा,

[@ashishguitarist2294]

Nice 👌

[@neelusingh12992]

A great Environment day gift packed in the tapestry of nest and our Nest Man stitched his different stories of his life events in an amazing way. Such an incredible inspiring podcast of a person who is a Man of Substance - was totally glued listening till the end🐤🐥🐦🦆🦅🕊️🦜🦜🕊️🦅🐦-really comes from a space of love and knows his calling and working with intense passion-a great eyeopener conversation👏👏🕊️🦅🦜🦜