COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION

Wildlife tourism has surged in India over the last decade, and therefore it is no surprise that the inflow of visitors too has increased. Due to this monumental influx, the rural economies of India’s National Parks have subsequently flourished. With such an increase in revenue stream, it’s been our utmost priority to engage people from the local community who are eager to learn and possess a reservoir of knowledge. By creating alternative livelihoods, individuals take immense pride in not only their work but also the wildlife they depend on. This inadvertently helps human beings and animals to coexist harmoniously, where not only does the local economy thrive, but so do the countless pristine habitats which nurture species that are an integral part of the ‘Web of Life’.

KANHA BHOORSINGH SCHOOL

An Education Initiative by Kanha National Park

Our forest guards risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of our jungle. Their children need a strong foundation to build a better future. The forest department of Kanha National Park took up the initiative to build a school for these children and for locals in the Mukki district of Kanha National Park, paving a revolutionary path for education in rural India. Our aim has been to raise awareness about the school and its effort to surface a niche for these children, while urging funds from sources who are willing to contribute for a child’s future. Situated at the heart of Mukki zone in Kanha National Park, Kanha “Bhoorsingh” School is named after the renowned mascot of the national park which is a Barasingha (Swamp Deer)”. Attracting children from 10 neighboring villages, the school is known for bringing children from the Baiga tribe to study alongside children of the forest officials, with a city school education standard.

WASTE WARRIORS

A Non-Profit Organization

Around Corbett Landscape since Oct 2013, the Waste Warrior’s Corbett team seeks to introduce a system of Solid Waste Management in an area covering over 150 villages across 100 kms, around the periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR), where no such system exists. So far, they have been able to reach out to 48 rural locations in Panchayat & Forest areas around the Corbett Landscape. Additionally, team conducts activities for awareness, education, clean-ups and transformations in the 37 villages located on the Eastern and Northern periphery of CTR. There ongoing efforts keeps these villages free from waste, thereby protecting wildlife from harm’s way. Continue to read more about Waste Warriors here. Their vision is clean India which has systems in place to ensure that every citizen disposes of their waste correctly and feels a sense of civic responsibility and national pride regarding cleanliness. A healthier India with improved living standards and a better quality of life where waste workers are valued and respected for their work.