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 »
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 »
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 »
Street Play Dwi Takes a Bow with Policy Makers Pledging to Ban Plastic in Manas
4 October 2019, Manas National Park: Victory is sweeter when school children play a pivotal role in conservation action. Implementing the ban on plastic was an apt culmination of Wildlife Week 2019 in this UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the sustained efforts of team IFAW-WTI supported by the Bodoland […] Read more »
Chhattisgarh’s State animal on a special postal cover
Raipur, 8 October 2019: The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Bhupesh Baghel released a special cover on the Wild Buffalo, the state animal at the CM Office today. The commemoration of the state animal is a key milestone for the ongoing campaign conducted by Wildlife Trust of India along with […] Read more »
Baghon ki Kahani, Munna ki Zubani
Bhopal, 1 October 2019 : Munna the iconic tiger from Kanha reached young children through an illustrated book released at Van Vihar today. This handy little edition is full of coloured photos of tigers in their natural environment and caricature illustrations and is produced by the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation […] Read more »
26th September 2019, Keonjhar, Odisha : Earlier in July, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) signed a Letter of Agreement with the Keonjhar Forest Division, Odisha to establish and operate a Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) unit in Keonjhar, to attend to wildlife emergencies originating from the region. After establishing a successful model […] Read more »
