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A Mumbai-based NGO working for wildlife conservation, street animals and the empowerment of underprivileged women in India.

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237 pumps. Thousands of lives impacted. One scorching summer. ☀️Water scarcity in our forests is a silent crisis. When traditional water sources dry up, wild animals are forced to stray into human settlements in search of hydration. This leads to avoidable conflict, crop damage, and tragedy for both sides.Through Project Aquarius, we are leveraging solar technology to fill forest water bodies sustainably. We’ve already hit a milestone of 237 installations this year! 🎉 Every contribution helps us secure a water source for India’s incredible wildlife, support us and let them quench their thirst this summer. 🐅Contact:Dr. Sarita: 9820228605 | director@earthbrigadefoundation.orgMukula, Admin Executive: 9674323005Image credit: @thewildlifemonk @wildlifestoriesbynimit #protectwildlife #waterforanimals #forestsofindia #waterforwildlife #wildlifeofindia #indianwildlife #tigerconservation #solarenergy #solarpump by @earthbrigadefoundation

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200 Sites. One Mission. Endless Wild Lives Saved.Deep in India's forests, Project Aquarius is rewriting survival stories. Our solar-powered water pumps maintain natural water bodies year-round, ensuring wildlife has safe, dependable access to water—even when temperatures soar.Each installation protects both animals and communities. Wildlife stays where it thrives. Human-animal conflict drops. Ecosystems flourish.The water keeps flowing. The wild keeps living.Help us sustain this lifeline for India's forests.Contact:Dr. Sarita: 9820228605 | director@earthbrigadefoundation.orgMukula, Admin Executive: 9674323005Image credit: @subharghya.das @archnasingh_wildlife #protectwildlife #waterforanimals #forestsofindia #earthbrigadefoundation #projectaquarius by @earthbrigadefoundation

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2025 was a wonderful year for Project Aquarius! We thank our supporters and dedicated team for a successful year in wildlife conservation.Thanking the forest departments of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh for all their support.@mahaforestofficial @chhattisgarhforestdepartment @tigerreserveudantisitanadi @ukfd_official @uttarpradeshforestdepartmentA special thanks to @vickyuce DFO of USTR for helping us bring water to wildlife in Chhattisgarh for the first time this year!Grateful to @thebetterindia for featuring us this year and raising awareness about our efforts to provide water for wildlife in India.To support our efforts:Contact Dr Sarita: 9820228605 ordirector@earthbrigadefoundation.orgMukula, admin exec: 9674323005Credits:@sachinsarbalia@tigerreserveudantisitanadi@angadachappaphotography@samuel_soundararaj@wildwrangler_@discover_with_rahulThanking @hemangvoice for the VO!#WildlifeConservation #WildlifeOfIndia #DudhwaNationalPark #ChhattisgarhWildlife #UttarakhandWildlife #Maharashtra #WaterForWildlife #WaterForAnimals #IndianWildlife #ForestsOfIndia by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Building a better future isn’t a distant dream,it starts in the classroom. Education is the foundation of a stronger, more equitable society. And when we empower girls to learn, we empower entire communities to thrive.Support easy access to education for girls with the Pink Brigade, contact:Dr Sarita: 98202 28605Mukula:96743 23005Email: director@earthbrigadefoundation.org#fyp #explore #delhiprotest #protest #sonamwangchukprotest by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Beneath the soil of India’s forests lies a massive subterranean internet. 🌿🍄Through millions of fungal threads known as mycorrhizal networks, trees share nutrients, warn each other of threats, and keep the entire ecosystem resilient from the ground up.When our forests stay healthy below the surface, our wildlife thrives above it. Supporting these ecosystems means protecting life at every level, from the threads under our feet to essential surface water provided by initiatives like Project Aquarius. 💧🐅Save & share to spread the word about nature’s underground network!Photo/video credits: @wildlifestoriesbynimit @archnasingh_wildlife @salimbloch_wilderness_guide @hardik_shelat_photography @rewilding_mycology Voiceover by: @sportsundar #WildlifeConservation #ForestConservation #ForestsOfIndia #MycorrhizalNetwork #IndianForests by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Site 225 is live at PN2 and PN3, Panna Tiger Reserve! We are harnessing clean solar energy to combat the heat and keep Panna's incredible wildlife hydrated and safe. Every drop counts in protecting this tiger reserve!Thanking @hdfcbank for their generous contributions. Grateful to the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and forest officials of Panna Tiger Reserve for their support. @pannatigerreserve_official @minforestmpWant to help provide water for India's wildlife? Contact:Dr. Sarita: 9820228605 | director@earthbrigadefoundation.orgMukula, Admin Executive: 9674323005Credits:manish_panna______#MadhyaPradesh #PannaTigerReserve #WaterForAnimals #WaterForWildlife #WildlifeConservation #WildlifeOfIndia by @earthbrigadefoundation

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These sharks are a typically inshore, bottom-dwelling species. Juveniles are mostly found on the bottom of shallow coral reefs, seagrass flats, and around mangrove islands, whereas older individuals typically reside in and around deeper reefs and rocky areas, where they tend to seek shelter in crevices and under ledges during the day and leave their shelter at night to feed on the seabed in shallower areas.Which one of the three is it? A. Whale Shark B. Leopard SharkC. Nurse Shark Let us know in the comments below! Photo credits: @sujugasim @ocean.nico #triviatuesday #wildlifetrivia #wildlifequiz #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeofindia by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Deep in the heart of India’s forests, where the risk of the wild is real, our motivation is stronger. 🌿🐾Every site appraisal visit comes with its own set of thrills and challenges, but our commitment to bringing water to these thirsty ecosystems keeps us moving forward. A massive shoutout to the incredible solar installation team from VIV Solar, led by Gunjan Nagar (@wildcatchaser), for their fearless dedication on the ground. Together, we’re turning the tide for wildlife with Project Aquarius.Want to help provide water for India's wildlife?Contact:Dr. Sarita: 9820228605 | director@earthbrigadefoundation.orgMukula, Admin Executive: 9674323005Credits:@archnasingh_wildlife@rishabhpixelplaces@srisiv1 @thewildlifemonk#WaterForWildlife #FieldWork #WildlifeConservation #WildlifeOfIndia #Teamwork #ConservationInAction by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Period Poverty in India: When a Basic Necessity Becomes a Luxury 🩸Let’s face it—menstrual products are not a luxury; they are essential, just like food, water, and shelter. Yet, for millions of menstruators across India, the dream of accessing safe and hygienic period care remains frustratingly out of reach. Shockingly, only 36% of menstruating women in India utilize hygienic sanitary pads. This staggering statistic highlights a distressing reality: for the vast majority, menstruation is managed using unhygienic materials such as old cloth, ash, hay, or leaves—methods that pose considerable health risks.A meal or a pad? For millions in India, this stark choice defines period poverty. It is a silent crisis that steals potential month after month. But together, we can put an end to it.Help us support underprivileged girls and women across India’s rural areas by providing them with menstrual hygiene supplies and access to menstrual health education.🌸Donate today!Contact Dr Sarita: 9820228605 ordirector@earthbrigadefoundation.orgMukula, admin exec: 9674323005 by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Think Indian grasslands are just about tigers and deer? Think again! 🌾🐍 #WorldSnakeDayBeneath the tall grass lies a hidden world of reptiles... and guess what? The vast majority of them are completely harmless!From the lightning-fast Indian Rat Snake (the ultimate rodent controller) in Karnataka’s Hesaraghatta grasslands, to the master-burrowing Common Sand Boa in Rajasthan, and the incredibly well-camouflaged Green Vine Snake in Kanha, these species are the silent architects of our ecosystems.By trading fear for curiosity, we can help protect these vital, living threads that keep our wild grasslands thriving. 💚Photo/video credits: @jy_brothers @ranjeetnature @bhigwan_wildlife @pinkesh_tanna @bombay_naturalist @eka.wildlife wildlife.djay@manoj_chandramouli Voiceover by: @sportsundar #GrasslandWildlife #IndianSnakes #WildlifeConservation #ReptilesOfIndia by @earthbrigadefoundation

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Also known as ‘Navrang’ or nine colours. This bird’s colours are said to match the rainbow 🌈 It arrives in India just before monsoon around May to June. Which one of the three is it? Let us know in the comments below!A. Scaly Breasted Munia B. Indian Pitta C. Oriental Magpie RobinImage/video credits: @deepak.jaybhaye.9 @theinfocus.world @mannan.arya #triviatuesday #wildlifetrivia #wildlifequiz #indianwildlife #wildlifeconservation by @earthbrigadefoundation

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1,000+ giants saved and counting. 🦈🇮🇳Did you know that India’s coastal waters are a vital sanctuary for the world’s largest fish? The Whale Shark Conservation Project has completely transformed the relationship between coastal fishers and these gentle giants.The Facts:👉 1,000+ Rescues: Local fishers voluntarily cut their nets to free entangled sharks.👉 Epic Migrations: Satellite tags show them traveling from India to the Maldives and the Somali coast.👉 A Safe Nursery: The discovery of tiny neonate pups confirms our waters are a crucial breeding ground.The oceans don’t belong to us; we share them. Let’s celebrate the coastal heroes protecting our marine giants.Picture/video credits:@wildlifetrustofindia @amir.underwater @naappe.mv @charliewaldo @louisrichterfilms @maldives_fellas Voiceover by:@hemangvoice #WhaleSharkConservation #WorldSharkDay #WildlifeOfIndia #OceanGiants #WildlifeConservation by @earthbrigadefoundation

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