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Devalsari - The abode of deodars

The film showcases Uttarakhand’s beautiful forest areas and biodiversity via the story of Devalsari Prayavaran Sanrakshan Awam Takniki Vikash Samiti or the Devalsari Environment Protection and Technology Development Society which was set up to promote conservation and livelihoods through ecotourism and beekeeping in Uttarakhand beginning with the Jaunpur region. The group is working with students in creating awareness for biodiversity conservation and also for the development of sustainable livelihoods via beekeeping and ecotourism.

  • Gaurab Talukdar
    Director
  • Green Hub
    Producer
  • Titli Trust
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Community, Conservation, Nature
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Gaurab Talukdar

Gaurab Talukdar is a bird enthusiast from Assam. Lovingly called by friends as “Birdman”, Gaurab did his Masters in Economics from Assam University, Silchar while simultaneously being associated with Green Guard Nature Organization as a volunteer. Gaurab was working in human-elephant conflict mitigation programs with communities, providing awareness in schools and wildlife rescues. In 2018, Gaurab got enrolled into the Green Hub Fellowship program. During this period of 1 year, Gaurab worked on 4 major films that were screened at the Green Hub Festival, 2019. His films are “Devalsari- Abode of Deodars”, “Dampa Hmathlir_Thinking About the Future”, “Uttarakhand, a birding paradise” and “Biodiversity of Uttarakhand”. Gaurab is currently working on his organic farm in his village in Morigaon and is freelancing as a conservation filmmaker.

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Director Statement

This film is about how Devalsari Environment Protection and Technology Development Society and how they are trying to create awareness for the importance of biodiversity conservation among students and people by promoting ecotourism and beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood option for villagers. I thought of making this film, so that this community’s work becomes a sustainable model for some other community. Promoting ecotourism while maintaining sustainability can create a bridge between nature and people and bring the lost connection between human and nature.