Rakesh Khatri

Rakesh Khatri is an Indian environmentalist recognized for his contributions to bird conservation, particularly through the creation of bird nests. Khatri's work has focused primarily on increasing awareness and implementing measures to protect bird species, especially the house sparrow.

Early life
Rakesh Khatri was born in Delhi, India on November 12, 1962.

Work Towards Bird Conservation
Khatri began his bird conservation efforts in 2008. His initial project involved constructing nests for house sparrows, a species experiencing a decline in urban areas. He founded the Eco Roots Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating the public about birds and promoting the creation of bird-friendly environments. The foundation claims to have constructed over 6,97,000 nests to date.

Recognition and Impact
Khatri's work in bird conservation has been recognized with several awards. He has been the recipient of the Limca Book of Records award for his conservation efforts, the National Award for Outstanding Efforts in Science & Technology, and the Dr. KK's HCFI award.