Sambhar Bird Festival Draws Crowds: Tech-Enhanced Birdwatching at Sambhar Lake

• The "Sambhar Bird Festival 2026" was organized at Sambhar Lake, near Jaipur, attracting bird and nature lovers.
• The festival aimed to raise awareness about the ecology, biodiversity, and importance of migratory birds in the wetland.
• Advanced technology like binoculars, high-capacity cameras, spotting scopes, and drones offered a unique bird-watching experience.
• Exhibitions, traditional salt production demonstrations, and 'Panch Gaurav Lisoda' under ODOP were key attractions.
• Experts provided practical training on bird identification, behavior, and digital recording via the 'e-Bird app', with 'Wetland Mitra' registrations for conservation.