{"id":656,"date":"2026-02-08T08:45:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T03:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alivetrust.in\/en\/?p=656"},"modified":"2026-02-08T20:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T14:30:39","slug":"lets-save-sparrow-mission-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alivetrust.in\/en\/lets-save-sparrow-mission-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Save Sparrow Mission is back!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sparrows, which once frolicked in our backyards, have now become rare\u2014a stark reminder of the changing state of our environment. To celebrate nature and biodiversity,&nbsp;<strong>Alive Charitable Trust<\/strong>, in collaboration with&nbsp;<strong>Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park<\/strong>, has organized various competitions under the&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Let\u2019s Save Sparrow Mission 2026\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;(in Marathi \u2018Chala Chiu Vachavu Abhiyan\u2019). This marks the 11th year of the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competition Categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sparrow Drawing Competition:<\/strong>\u00a0Participants should submit a single drawing on A3 size paper using pencils or any coloring medium. (Open to all age groups).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sparrow Story Writing:<\/strong>\u00a0A self-written fictional or experiential story about sparrows (Word limit: 500 to 1,000 words). Available in Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, or English. (Age: 18 years and above).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sparrow Poetry Competition:<\/strong>\u00a0A self-written poem about sparrows in Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, or English. No word limit. (Age: 18 years and above).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sparrow Rangoli Competition:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a sparrow-themed rangoli at your doorstep or courtyard using traditional Rangoli, eco-friendly materials such as flowers, grains, or natural powders. The message\u00a0<strong>\u201cALIVE \u2013 Let\u2019s Save Sparrow Mission\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0must be included at the bottom.\u00a0Display the rangoli for as long as possible to raise awareness among your neighbors. (Age: 12 years and above).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rules and Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stories and poems must be typed in Google or Unicode fonts (Word file).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All entries must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized or AI-generated content will be strictly disqualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Competition Period: February 6 to February 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry Fee: None.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7868a78dedea32ba5121ee523ddba69e\"><strong>How to Participate:\u00a0<\/strong>Participants can upload their entries at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alivetrust.in\/sparrows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/alivetrust.in\/sparrow<\/a>\u00a0Special prizes will be awarded to schools with the highest participation. The prize distribution ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Results will be announced on the Trust\u2019s website and <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb4OYTW1dAvyLLRxhW2a\">WhatsApp channel<\/a>. For more information, contact: 9922507330 or 9881101541.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sparrows, which once frolicked in our backyards, have now become rare\u2014a stark reminder of the changing state of our environment. To celebrate nature and biodiversity,&nbsp;Alive Charitable Trust, in collaboration with&nbsp;Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park, has organized various competitions under the&nbsp;\u2018Let\u2019s Save Sparrow Mission 2026\u2019&nbsp;(in Marathi \u2018Chala Chiu Vachavu Abhiyan\u2019). 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