gurugram : Delegates from different countries visited the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary (Ramsar Site) in Gurugram district on Saturday after the conclusion of the meeting of the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group. Spread over an area of about 350 hectares in Gurugram, Haryana, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is considered to be an important winter center for migratory birds from Europe, Siberia and Central Asia. A special exhibition was also organized to give the foreign guests detailed information about the migratory birds during their visit to the Sultanpur Bird Century.
G-20 officials plant seedlings in Sultanpur National Park.
At the same time, a tree plantation was carried out by the representatives of all countries and organizations to keep the lasting memory of the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting in Gurugram, Haryana. During the visit, delegates were also introduced to the motivational work to empower women through the formation of self-help groups through the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission.
G-20 summit delegates view the lake in Sultanpur National Park.
Opposite the exhibition on migratory birds
Chief Secretary, Tourism Department, Dr. MD Sinha welcomed the foreign guests upon their arrival at Bird Century’s premises and shared the detailed procedure of the event. He briefed the delegates on the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary which is part of the Ramsar site and provided information on the migratory birds that come here. From the beginning of winter, the arrival of foreign birds begins here. Millions of birds of about 250 species migrate here each year in India’s great bird century. An exhibition of migratory and native birds that migrate here was organized by the Forest and Wildlife Service. Foreign delegates received information about various species of birds through the exhibition.
G-20 delegates buy artisan products made by women in self-help groups.
Recognition for efforts to make rural women self-reliant
Delegates from the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group, while visiting the Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission booth, showed particular interest in the products made by women members of the self-help groups. CEO of Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission Dr. Amanpreet Kaur said that by joining support groups, women set an example of self-reliance by developing their skills. Rural women are tirelessly empowered by being organized into self-help groups. Handicraft products made by women in self-help groups are not only popular locally, but also nationally and internationally. These products will also be made available on various shopping sites through the mission. The foreign delegates really appreciated these efforts to make women financially independent and also made purchases at the booth.
Coarse grain products were promoted in the millet year
As part of the International Millet Year-Coarse Grains Year, female members of support groups affiliated with Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission in Sultanpur Bird Century also served Bajra biscuits, Jowar Namkeen and Ragi chips etc. Agriculture Deputy Dr. Anil Tanwar informed the delegates in detail about the importance and nutrients of coarse grains such as millet, ragi, jowar, samak etc. The foreign guests also tasted the products made from coarse grains and talked about their promotion in their respective countries.
