Something interesting is happening in classrooms across India. Kids today are getting curious about nature, not just from books, but by actually exploring the world around them. With their notebooks, smartphones, and a lot of enthusiasm, these young nature lovers are using cool apps and community projects to learn about and map the plants, animals and insects in their own backyards.

And before you think, “Wait, kids and phones?” These aren’t just any apps. They’re tools helping these kids play a real part in protecting our country’s amazing biodiversity.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how these children are combining curiosity with technology, the kinds of apps and projects they’re involved in, and the impact their efforts are having, not just on their communities but on the future of conservation in India.

1. iNaturalist

What is it: It’s a global platform where nature lovers of all ages can easily spot and document plants, animals, fungi, and insects—just by uploading a photo. When someone shares a picture, the location is tagged automatically, and then a worldwide community of scientists and nature enthusiasts helps verify what’s been spotted. This amazing tool was created by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society.

Why it matters: Instead of reading and memorising lists of flora and........

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