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Women of Hargila Army Save Greater Adjutant Stork

4/2/2025

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In India, the Greater Adjutant stork, or hargila, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, thanks to the dedicated Hargila Army—20,000 rural women led by Dr. Purnima Devi Barman. Their tireless efforts have transformed the stork's fate in Assam, boosting its population from the brink of extinction to over 1,800 since 2014, earning Barman global acclaim.

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Story summary

In India, the Greater Adjutant stork, or hargila, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, thanks to the dedicated Hargila Army—20,000 rural women led by Dr. Purnima Devi Barman. Their tireless efforts have transformed the stork's fate in Assam, boosting its population from the brink of extinction to over 1,800 since 2014, earning Barman global acclaim.