In a shocking development, Wildlife Trust of India lost Nagaraj Bhat, our veteran crime fighter from Karnataka in a road accident this morning. He was on his way to an enforcement operation when the vehicle in which he was travelling, driven by a collaborator overturned several times in trying to […] Read more »
Wildlife Trust of India conducts workshop on Prevention of Illegal Wildlife Trade in Ladakh
Leh, December 5, 2019: The land of high mountain passes, rarefied air and cold desert has seen a huge inflow of tourists since 2010. With new sources of livelihood for the local residents here, the increased inflow of people also brought in new challenges for wildlife conservation and pollution to […] Read more »
11th Gujarat Whale Shark Day celebrated at Veraval, Gujarat
Veraval, Gujarat, November 27, 2019: After fifteen years of entering Gujarat to save the whale shark, Wildlife Trust of India along with Junagadh Wildlife Circle, Gujarat Forest Department, jointly organized 11th Gujarat Whale Shark Day at Veraval. The project is an exemplary marine conservation model of Government, corporate, NGO and […] Read more »
WTI Trains Frontline Forest Staff in Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli, 21 November 2019: Wildlife Trust of India along with Maharashtra Forest Department conducted a two-day training workshop for the frontline staff in Gadchiroli. The workshop was held at two locations for Round officers and Forest guards of six ranges; forty-seven staff attended the workshop on 13th and 14th November […] Read more »
He was recognised for making a positive change to the world’s wildlife New Delhi, 19th November 2019: Vivek Menon, ED and CEO, Wildlife Trust of India won the Excellence Award at the ninth edition of Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards, held at ITC Maurya, New Delhi on 19th November. Vivek Menon was felicitated for his exceptional contribution towards wildlife […] Read more »
Wildlife Emergency as Thousands of Birds Die in Sambhar Lake
Sambhar Lake, 18 November 2019: A tragedy of epic proportions unfolded at Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan last week. It all started with regular birders reporting deaths of hundreds of birds, many of these of migratory species that quickly escalated to thousands. This unprecedented wildlife emergency called for swift action even when […] Read more »
The Whale Shark Campaign goes to Minicoy
Minicoy Island, 19 October 2019: After winning hearts in Lakshadweep, the whale shark campaign reached Minicoy Island today. Fishermen around this 4 sq. km, island have been witness to the biggest congregation of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish and it was important to sensitise the populace on its conservation. […] Read more »
The Whale Shark Campaign reaches Lakshadweep
Kavaratti, 9 October 2019: After the resounding success of turning hunters to protectors of the whale shark in Gujarat coupled with science that put spotlight on the whale sharkas a key species, Wildlife Trust of India launched its campaign in the islands of Lakshadweep. WTI along with the Department of […] Read more »
WTI Celebrates Wildlife Week across India
WTI celebrated Wildlife Week from 2 to 8 October across key projects in India. Various activities that focused on the need to save India’s natural heritage were organised in collaboration with local organisations, forest departments, educational institutions and communities. Meghalaya This year marked the first ever Wildlife Week […] Read more »
A Better Way for a Sustainable Future
Gondia, 30 August 2019: The simplest of solutions can go a long way to add value to people’s lives and save the environment. A better method of collection of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and value addition by turning it into a marketable product is expected to help communities co-exist with […] Read more »
