The Hargila Army is led by biologist and conservationist from Assam Purnima Devi Barman has been working relentlessly for conservation of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork.
This group of all women conservationists from rural Assam are fighting to save the bird through grassroots community efforts and women empowerment.
In this endeavor to spread awareness on the conservation of the Hargila, the Hargila Army came up with this unique idea to incorporate Hargila motifs in handicrafts.
The team has been weaving beautiful and attractive garments using the motifs of the large bird.
Along with these garments, the team has also weaved pillow covers and eco-friendly bags and aprons.
These handicrafts do not only enhance your wardrobe and beautify your home, but also it’s a great way to spread a message as well as promote local artists. These conservation activities have earned her the Green Oscar in 2017
Accredited with “Earth Hero” by Royal bank of Scotland, the leader of Hargila Army Purnima Devi Barman, also known as “Hargila Baideo” or Stork Sister among communities and global conservation colleagues. She is a wildlife biologist in Aaranyak for the last 18 years. And also a crusader for conservation of highly endangered Greater Adjutant Stork .
Since more than a decade she has been relentlessly working in three villages in Kamrup namely Dadara, Pachariya and Singimari. Here she has been working with local communities to protect this endangered bird besides doing her research work.
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