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BIHAR: The Hindu mythology says Goddess Lakshmi dwells where house sparrows live and thrive. The house sparrow is the state bird of Bihar. Sadly, the species called Passer domesticus is facing the threat of extinction. This is not just in the state, but all over India.
Indian Information Services (IIS) officer Sanjay Kumar is deeply concerned. For him, ‘Save Sparrow, Save Environment’ has become a motto in life. He is assistant director of the Patna unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). Popularly known as ‘Sparrow Man’ of Patna’, the 52-year-old officer loves these creatures. He talks to them, calls them over and even plays with them.