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Nature Foreever Society

Engages citizens to conserve endangered bird species and native flora and fauna in India through simple yet impactful initiatives

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Nashik, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2005

Nature Forever Society, known as NFS, is a non-profit organisation founded in 2005 to protect common bird species like House Sparrows, which are endan Read moregered in India. It aims to increase awareness about preserving India's native plants and animals. Mohammed Dilawar, the founder and president, holds a Master’s in Environment and Ecology. NFS's mission is to engage citizens in India's conservation efforts. To achieve this, it launches straightforward initiatives with significant conservation impact.


Action

NFS conducts conservation initiatives like World Sparrow Day, distributes nest boxes and bird feeders, creates biodiversity hotspots, and plants native species to restore habitats.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Impact

NFS has quadrupled local house sparrow populations, planted over 250,000 native plants, created 60+ high density forests, and engaged millions of citizens in conservation efforts across India.

Vision & Mission

NFS aims to involve citizens in the conservation movement and create a world where common species and urban biodiversity are protected through community participation.

Programs

  • World Sparrow Day Celebrations

    District

    State

    The Nature Forever Society organizes World Sparrow Day annually on March 20th. In less than four years, it has grown widely popular, celebrated in over 40 countries worldwide, and gained traction, particularly in Europe and parts of South Asia. It has developed a dedicated website, www.worldsparrowday.org, featuring a unique collection of photographs and information on twenty-two sparrow species from around the globe, aimed at raising awareness about World Sparrow Day.

  • State Bird of Delhi

    District

    State

    Nature Forever Society advocated for the House Sparrow to be named the State Bird of Delhi. After a year and a half of persistent efforts, on August 14, 2012, the Delhi Government officially declared the House Sparrow as the State Bird of Delhi during the Rise for the Sparrow Campaign initiated by it.

Milestones & Track Record

NFS initiated World Sparrow Day in 2009 which is now celebrated in over 50 countries, distributed 52,000 bird feeders recognized by Guinness World Records, and established a Native Plant Research and Conservation Centre.

Leadership Team

  • Mohammed Dilawar

    President

  • Dr. S Subaramanya

    Advisory Board Member

  • Sunil Limaye

    Advisory Board Member

  • Dinni Lingaraj

    Advisory Board Member

  • Sujit Patil

    Advisory Board Member

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTN2473R

  • 12A

    AABTN2473RE20219

  • 80G

    AABTN2473RF20211

  • FCRA

    94590169

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Shop.No.14, Thakkers Pride - B, Nashik-Pune Road, Nashik - Pune Rd, opp. Shree Krishna Lawns, Gayatri Nagar, Uttara Nagar, 422011

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit

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