World Sparrow Day Observed on 20 March 2025.

Important Days

World Sparrow Day (WSD) is celebrated annually on March 20 to raise awareness about the decreasing population of house sparrows (Passer domesticus) and the need for their conservation. The event is now celebrated in over 50 countries.


      - The day highlights the vital role of house sparrows in maintaining ecological balance and draws attention to the challenges they face in urban and rural environments.

      - The theme for WSD 2025 is "A Tribute to Nature's Tiny Messengers".

     

Main Point :-   (i) WSD was initiated by the Nature Forever Society (NFS) of India, founded by Indian conservationist Mohammed Dilawar, Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France), and other national and international organizations.

      (ii) The first WSD was celebrated on March 20, 2010.

(iii) In 2012, the house sparrow was officially declared the State Bird of Delhi (India) by the then Chief Minister (CM) Sheila Dikshit.

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