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23-year-old Aman Sharma transforms barren Delhi rooftop into urban jungle, attracting 120 birds and butterflies.
- •Aman Sharma, 23, from Delhi, transformed his 1,500 sq ft barren rooftop into a mini urban jungle, now home to over 500 plants.
- •His rooftop now attracts over 100 species of birds and 25 species of butterflies, creating a unique wildlife habitat in the city.
- •Aman founded 'Birds of India', a community that has reached over 1 million people, raising awareness about birds, nature, and urban biodiversity.
- •He discussed the importance of urban greenery and biodiversity on KBC 18, inspiring Amitabh Bachchan to plant trees at home.
- •Aman suggests plants like lemon, curry leaves, sapodilla, guava, pomegranate, brinjal, and capsicum to attract birds and butterflies.
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Aman Sharma began his project during the 2020 lockdown by turning his 1,500-square-foot barren Delhi rooftop into a thriving green space. Starting with just 3 plants, he expanded his garden to over 500 plants, creating a miniature ecosystem that now attracts more than 100 bird species and 25 butterfly varieties.
Aman's rooftop features over 500 plants, including local varieties, flowering plants like bougainvillea and tecoma, and fruit-bearing trees such as guava, pomegranate, and citrus. This diverse ecosystem serves as a habitat and food source for over 100 species of birds, including bulbuls and barbets, alongside 25 species of butterflies.
Aman founded a community network called 'Birds of India', which has reached over 10 million people to spread awareness about urban biodiversity and nature. He also shared his green initiative on the television game show 'कौन बनेगा करोड़पति 18', encouraging host Amitabh Bachchan and viewers to plant trees at home.
