Dusty Foot Productions

06/10/2023

The Indian star tortoise is a common victim of illegal wildlife trade, primarily traded to be kept as pets. The star-like patterns on its shell have led to this animal’s desirability and popularity as a pet. Superstitious beliefs of good luck and feng shui further drive this trade.

Owners may be unaware that it is illegal to keep Indian star tortoises as pets. They also may not know about their nutritional, habitat, and care requirements, leaving these animals prone to metabolic and respiratory diseases.

In the wild, Indian star tortoises are a valuable part of their ecosystem. Let us take pride in this iconic animal, and let them exist in the wild where they belong.

Here is the link to watch the film: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyDEPkSyzo-/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==



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03/10/2023

We present the story of the Bengal monitor lizard, a victim of superstition.

Bengal monitor lizards are majestic reptiles evocative of bygone dinosaurs. According Maratha legend, this formidable lizard helped secure a battle win by scaling the towering walls of a fort.

These animals are relatively harmless to humans, comfortable scavenging around human-dominated settlements and keeping the population of pests in check.

However these once common place lizards are becoming rare to sight in certain landscapes. They are hunted and traded for their copulatory organs, skin, meat, fat, claws, and blood, fueled by superstitious beliefs.

We must protect this species or risk losing both an ecological ally and a part of our history.



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16/09/2023

On the occasion of International Red Panda Day, catch the glimpses of the Red Panda in our film...
Here is the link
https://youtu.be/-YUUEWWmw0E?si=C-O0-xoBJBuEuB66

07/09/2023

Did you know that every year, 7 million lives are lost due to exposure to fine particles in polluted air. And left unchecked, these deaths are estimated to increase by 50% by 2050. Fossil fuels are a major culprit, causing 4.5 million premature deaths and costing $8 billion daily.

91% of the world's population is exposed to air quality that exceeds WHO guideline limits? That's a staggering statistic, but it's a harsh reality we face today.

Even more concerning, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, air pollution is shortening the lives of residents by 11.9 years in Delhi NCT, the most polluted city in the world. The same report ranks India as the 2nd most polluted country in the world. We captured these images on the streets of Delhi during January earlier this year.

In 2022, India ranked 8th for the worst air quality globally according to IQAir, with six cities in the top 10, 39 cities in top 50 and 65 cities in top 100.

It's time to take action! 7th September is the day designated for International Day of Clear Air for Blue Skies. Let's make cleaner air a priority for our health and country’s future. We all need to come together to overcome air pollution.

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09/08/2023

Celebrating and sharing our work with the indigenous communities from Chhattisgarh. It's always an enriching experience to learn from their tremendous knowledge about biodiversity, the values they hold for their surroundings, and their love for spreading happiness.

Happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

05/07/2023

We are happy to announce that the Green Hub Central India Festival 2023 will be held in Bhopal on 15th-16th July at Ravindra Bhavan. Join us as the second batch of Green Hub fellows showcase their films, portraying the rich cultural diversity of the central belt of India while also throwing light on social and environmental issues in the region. We will be joined by a host of speakers, from documentary filmmakers to grassroots conservationists. We hope to see you there!

Date: 15th-16th July, 2023
Time: 9:30am - 7pm
Location: Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal

In the video: Dilwant Singh, Gram Sudhar Samiti (GSS), Madhya Pradesh
Video Credit: Sunil Kumawat, Hari Kumar Kunjam
Edit: Vijender Sharma


The Green Hub

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas!

Christmas special from ATam Wangsa

02/12/2022

The Habitats Trust X Dusty Foot Productions

We’re happy to share that three films from our project 'Stories from the Ground_Northeast India', produced in collaboration with The Habitats Trust, were launched at the Green Hub Festival2022. (The Green Hub)

Thank you so much to Ms. Sejal Mehta for joining us, boosting the confidence of the fellows, and leading an interactive session.

Also, thanks to our filmmakers for sharing their amazing stories and their valuable insight.

01/09/2022

24/08/2022

Very happy and excited with our (& The Green Hub) collaboration with The Habitats Trust for the stories from the North East.

A big applause to Sushmit Ghosh Rintu Thomas for their support for this series and our filmmakers from North East, Green Hub Alumni.

08/07/2022

Saguni Devi, a farmer from Rajasthan

03/03/2022

Celebrating by launching the promo of our film "A Day in Nainital".

An educational film that captures the initiatives, strategies, challenges, overall rules and regulations followed in order to conserve the respective species housed at the Nainital Zoo.The film is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Central Zoo Authority UNDP in India
Uttarakhand Forest, Government of Uttarakhand

Special thanks to SalaamBaalak Trust Teamwork Arts Sanjoy K Roy

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Here is the link to watch the full film - https://youtu.be/PUtBHFTCa7M

02/02/2022

Each year on 2nd Feb, we celebrate World Wetlands Day. It is a reminder for all humankind to be aware of the key role wetlands play in creating balance in Mother Nature.

This year’s theme is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature” to emphasise the importance of actions to ensure conservation and sustainable use of wetlands for human and planetary health.

Watch the film on our official website - ‘Haryana - The Abode of Birds’ which shares a peep into the exceptionally rich avifauna of Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary and the efforts these sanctuaries and parks have made to preserve our wetlands.

Film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbMMby4Cptk

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02/02/2022

06/01/2022

Meet the Kalij Pheasant. Native to the foothills of the Himalayas, this bird has a blue-black glossy plumage with a bright red facial skin and a long black tail.

- the Kalij was first described in 1790 by the English naturalist John Lantham and was first introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in 1962.

The main threats to them are hunting and habitat loss. And although the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List has listed it as Least Concern, more studies are required to understand the population size and relate it to the percentage of decline to develop evidence-based conservation actions for this beautiful bird.

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P.C: Rohit Gusain

01/01/2022

Wish you a very Happy New Year. May this year be a source of change and positivity. With that hope, we at Dusty Foot, are excited to launch our website (www.dustyfootindia.com) which would help showcase our wide array of work and initiatives.

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28/12/2021

Shifting cultivation or Jhum, a farming system is predominantly practised by indigenous communities across the world. In India, 90 % of this is practised in Northeast India.

Jhum cultivators, popularly known as "Jhumias", have been practising this form of cultivation since time immemorial and has both socio-cultural and religious significance for them.

I am sharing a few photographs of our recent film project on Jhum Cultivation, that is at the post-production stage and being edited by Debashish Nandi


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18/12/2021

After 15 days, the shoot of our latest project with Shishu Sarothi , Assam has come to an end. Our camera team, Promod and Seemanta, have filmed tirelessly in the field, interacting with the locals, bonding with the children and working together with the Shishu Sarothi team.

Photographs by Promod Saikia enjoyed being with the children. "Going to their school in Karbi Anglong brought back my childhood memories."

Seemanta Jyoti Baishya ( Team) says, "Being part of this shoot has really been a humbling experience. This was the first time I got a chance to interact with persons with disabilities and got a glimpse into their lives. I really enjoyed meeting the Shishu Sarothi team and all the students and their families."

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29/10/2021

11/09/2021

‘Sarahan Pheasantry’ - Beautiful Landscape

Ex-situ conservation initiatives of high- altitude Himalayan Fauna. The Sarahan pheasantry is a centre of excellence for Western Tragopan Conservation breeding and nodal agency for the same across the world.

It is an effort to raise the species population to a sustainable level. The successful 2005 project was carried out under the guidance of John Corder, an international conservationist and breeding expert from the World Pheasants Association.

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Pradesh

11/01/2021

After 104 years, Bijou Jabtu flowers rediscovered in Assam
By Roopak Goswami
Guwahati, Jan 10: Researchers of Bodoland University have rediscovered a shrub, Trigonostemon semperflorens, in Assam after 104 years.
The shrub Trigonostemon semperflorens was found from Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary in Kokrajhar district during a survey. The rediscovery has been published in Asian Journal of Conservation Biology.
Sanswrang Basumatary a research scholar and Dr. Sanjib Baruah Assistant Professor of the Department of Botany, Bodoland University found this during routine floristic surveys from Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary.
Trigonostemon semperflorens are large shrubs or small trees, upto 5 metres tall. The plants have small attractive bluish black flowers. It is known as Bijou Jabtu in Bodo language.
“The occurrence of this species in Assam was first reported by Indian Botanist and Forest Officer Upendra Nath Kanjial (1859-1928) and his team in scientific literature known as Flora of Assam. However, scrutiny of the literature and herbarium specimens revealed that this species was first collected in 1915 by U.N. Kanjilal from an elevation of about 1524 m in Khasi and Jaintia Hills (presently in Meghalaya).Other than that the species had not been spotted since then,” Sanjib Baruah, an assistant professor of botany at Bodoland University, told NewsFile.

06/01/2021

We are Hiring!
Position: Assistant Video Lead
We are looking for an experienced filmmaker/ video producer who will work closely with the video and editorial team to make audio-visual content for Sustain. This role will require deep expertise in filmmaking, creative storytelling and communications, and the ability to see a video through its different stages of production.
Work experience: 5-7 years
For more details: http://bit.ly/CareersSustain

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30/12/2020

26/12/2020

SECURE Himalaya Youth Community Radio Fellowship Series

Day 6 | Episode 6: Today's Episode is on Traditional Agriculture and Seeds by Jayanti Sonal of Saun Village, Darma Byans Landscape, Uttarakhand.

The 6 episodes series has been developed based on the interviews of the community and experts conducted by the Youth Community Radio Fellows belonging to remote villages from Gangotri-Govind and Darma Byans Landscape, and narrated by the SECURE Himalaya mascots Himani-Barfi.

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25/12/2020

SECURE Himalaya Youth Community Radio Fellowship Series

Day 5 | Episode 5: Today's Episode is on Life and Challenges of a Shepherd by Khushiram of Dhatmeer Village, Govind Landscape, Uttarakhand.

The 6 episodes series has been developed based on the interviews of the community and experts conducted by the Youth Community Radio Fellows belonging to remote villages from Gangotri-Govind and Darma Byans Landscape, and narrated by the SECURE Himalaya mascots Himani-Barfi.

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24/12/2020

SECURE Himalaya Youth Community Radio Fellowship Series

Day 4 | Episode 4: Today's Episode is on Traditional Lifestyle – A glimpse of Dhatmeer Village by Khushiram of Dhatmeer Village, Govind Landscape, Uttarakhand.

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23/12/2020

SECURE Himalaya Youth Community Radio Fellowship Series

Day 3 | Episode 3: Today's Episode is on Climate Change by by Ankita Nagnyal of Nagling Village, Darma Byans Landscape, Uttarakhand.

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22/12/2020

SECURE Himalaya Youth Community Radio Fellowship Series

Day 2 | Episode 2: Today's Episode is on Plastic Pollution by Savita from Hurri Village, Gangotri Landscape, Uttarakhand.

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21/12/2020

We are delighted to announce the launch of SECURE Himalaya Youth Community Radio Fellowship Series “Himalaya Ki Kahani, Himani Barfi ki Zubaani”.

The 6 episodes series has been developed based on the interviews of the community and experts conducted by the Fellows belonging to remote villages from Gangotri-Govind and Darma Byans Landscape, and narrated by the SECURE Himalaya mascots -Barfi.

Stay tuned with us from 21st December to 26th December 2020, Monday to Saturday at 11:30 AM.

Today's episode is on Plastic Pollution by Ankita Chauhan of Salang Village, Gangotri Landscape, Uttarakhand.

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10/12/2020

Happy to announce the launch of films made under on the occasion of Day

Do join us for online screening!

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09/10/2020

Bhalu aur Hum | Human Bear Conflict Mitigation Animation | Launched on 7th October, 2020 by



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03/10/2020

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03/09/2020

Happy Birthday Rita ma'am

You are a source of inspiration to many of us... influencing the lives of many with your pioneering, ground breaking work across India...As you add another year to your life, we wish you a very happy, blessed, successful, and healthy year ahead...with respect and lots of love...

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12/08/2020

Celebrating World Elephant Day...❤️

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By Rohit Gusain

29/07/2020

Dear All, do share. We need all the support to reach out to as many families as possible. Many groups are working together. Support whoever you can.

25/07/2020

An article on Sangti Wanmai M from first batch of The Green Hub

A traditional head-hunting tribe, the Konyaks are championing conservation efforts to protect the forests of Nagaland