Films
Under the Nature Vidya program, NSI has created engaging short films for children that clearly highlight key environmental and conservation issues in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
GOLD IN THE GRASS
Discover the story of the endangered Finn’s Weaver—a rare bird with fewer than 1,000 left in the wild. This powerful short film, created by Nature Science Initiative (NSI) and Runaway Planet with support from JBGVS and the Uttarakhand Forest Department, uses striking visuals and heartfelt storytelling to reveal how even small human actions are driving this species toward extinction.
Watch. Reflect. Share.
Because extinction is forever.
JUNGLE KI AANKHEIN - Hamare Nature Guide
The film introduces the important role played by nature guides in conservation and environment education. It also showcases how nature guiding is a career path that generates employment and revenue. The film features the first certified Nature Guide of Uttarakhand Shri Rajesh Bhatt and provides guidance on how to become a nature guide. The short film is aimed at children, to inspire them to consider Nature Guiding as a career. The film has been sponsored by Janaki Devi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha (JBGVS) and Bajaj Auto.
MUSIBAT Ki POTLI
The film takes you through the health risks and threats that garbage dumps and improperly disposed trash poses to both humans and animals. Set in the state of Uttarakhand, the film takes the viewer through the challenges posed by garbage such as human wildlife conflict as well as solutions to mitigate the problem. The film also provides a glimpse on how plastic ingestion by animals has become a pressing problem putting innumerable terrestrial animals at risk. This is a Hindi language film produced by Nature Science Initiative (NSI)and founded by Janaki Devi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha (JBGVS).
A DAY IN DEHRADUN ZOO
The film takes you on a journey through Dehradun Zoo showcasing its flora, fauna, and the people behind it. Relish the film's sights and sounds as it immerses you in the beauty of Dehradun Zoo and everything that makes it special. This a Hindi language film made for children. The film is made by Nature Science Initiative (NSI) with support from Uttarakhand Forest Department and Dehradun Zoo. The film has been funded by Janaki Devi Bajaj Gram Vikas Sanstha (JBGVS).