India Oct 2025 (updates)
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Initiative to support Tigers of Sariska picked up a great momentum, three more workshops in the nearby rural communities are being conducted in November. Details at L'ile des nomads.
2.
A team comprising of 16 young volunteers (from Russia, Germany, Italy, Finland, France and Belarus, led by Ms Maria from the Russian Federation) successfully completed our SEI eco-project in the Himalayas (Kangra, upper regions) during the summer. A Russian speaking Indian interpreter was deputed to assist Maria. The project lasted for 4 weeks. Details at L'ile des nomads.
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Catherine and Marc are planning to make a documentary on the Dhauladhars during Summer 2026, highlighting the need for ecological protection in the upper Himalayan region. A special aerial photographer for drone footage has been arranged by them. Their crew's local stay logistics and transportations within the Valley have been organised, these will be funded jointly by some Homestay owners and the local Gram panchayats. More at L'ile des nomads.
4.
Aerocraze Aeromodeller's RC flying weekend (recommended Radios 2.4 GHz DMSS) has been scheduled for March 2026 (calm winds forecaste days). The Picnic basket lunch for the event will be at the flying field itself. It will be jointly hosted by us and Sufalaam (Alok). The apéritifs will be sponsored by other friends. Details at L'ile des nomads.
5.
Mahseer Fishing Trip to Pancheshwar Champawat region had to be abandoned due to unfavourable river conditions (excessive seasonal rains). Henry Hara and Philippe Sakatia will not be coming to India this year.
6.
GFGC Golf day has been postponed. The revised dates will be decided in December. It will be a fundraising event to mobalise some support for two primary schools in a tribal area. Details at L'ile des nomads.
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The annual Inter-Cultural harmony week is being planned for early Autmn next year. This time, its venue is likely to be 'Darjeeling' or 'Sikkim', in India. Details at L'iles des nomads.
