Rajasthan Plants Trees

U/A 7+ • Nature • Environment • 2021

Village in Rajasthan which plants 111 trees every time a girl is born. Also: we see how ecotourism can protect a forest from mining companies, and take a look at some sculptures made of leaves.

Director: Sannuta Raghu

Actors: Sannuta Raghu

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Language

English

Release Date

15 April 2021

Genre

Nature, Environment

Director

sannuta raghu

Actors

sannuta raghu