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'''Rakesh Khatri''' is an [[India|Indian]] [[Environmentalism|environmentalist]] known for his work in [[bird conservation]], particularly through the creation of [[Bird nest|bird nests]]. Khatri's work has focused primarily on increasing awareness and implementing measures to protect bird species, especially the [[house sparrow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Rakesh Khatri The 'Nest Man of India' |url=https://www.wionews.com/videos/meet-rakesh-khatri-the-nest-man-of-india-556846 |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=WION |language=en-us}}</ref><br />
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Khatri began his bird conservation efforts in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nest Man of India teaches JD Birla students to build homes for birds |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/events/nest-man-of-india-teaches-jd-birla-students-to-build-homes-for-birds/cid/1934097 |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=The Telegraph|location=India}}</ref> His initial project involved constructing nests for house sparrows, a [[species]] experiencing a decline in [[Urban area|urban areas]]. He founded the Eco Roots Foundation,<ref>{{Cite web |title=ECO ROOTS FOUNDATION {{!}} Sustainability Simplified |url=https://www.ecorootsfoundation.org/ |access-date=2023-12-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> an organization dedicated to educating the public about birds and promoting the creation of bird-friendly environments. The foundation claims to have constructed over 9.18.000 nests to date.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India’s 'Nest man' trying to bring back cheerful birdsongs to cities |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/india-s-nest-man-trying-to-bring-back-cheerful-birdsongs-to-cities/2540689 |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=aa.com.tr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaudhary |first=Shiva |date=2022-02-09 |title=Meet Rakesh Khatri Aka 'Nest Man' Who Has Built Over 6.7 Lakh Nests To Shelter Birds |url=https://thelogicalindian.com/environment/meet-rakesh-khatri-aka-nest-man-built-nests-shelter-birds-33843 |access-date=2023-12-08 |website=thelogicalindian.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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