WTI grants ex gratia to Forest Guard killed in Lightning Strike in Madhya Pradesh
Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, 22 November 2020: Standing firm in support of the brave men and women guarding our natural heritage, WTI granted INR 1,00,000 to Ms. Roshmi Singh w/o Mr. Ajit Kumar who succumbed to a lightning strike while on duty at Sanjay Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. All […] Read more »
Announcement of three Masters scholarships of INR 2 Lakhs each, in remembrance of Shri Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar Memorial Scholarships for Wildlife Law and Enforcement. Read more »
Wildlife Crime Prevention Training conducted for Madhya Pradesh Forest Staff
Madhya Pradesh, April- June 2018: As part of the continuing efforts under its Van Rakshak Project to train, equip and boost the morale of frontline forest staff across the country, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department Read more »
April 4, 2018: IFAW-WTI recently provided ex-gratia support to the families of three frontline forest staff who died during the conduct of their duty. Read more »
CONDOLENCE: S Manikandan (IFS), Conservator of Forests and Director, Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, March 3, 2018 Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) mourns the passing of S Manikandan (IFS), Conservator of Forests and Director, Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, who died in tragic circumstances at the age of 46 while on duty earlier today. Shri Manikandan suffered fatal injuries in an attack […] Read more »
IFAW-WTI Provides Ex-Gratia Support to Family of Forest Guard Who Died on Duty in Manas
Family members of the late Lankeswar Lahkar, a forest guard who died on duty in Manas National Park Manas National Park, February 14, 2018: IFAW-WTI has provided ex-gratia support of Rs 100,000 to the family of the late Lankeswar Lahkar, employed as a Forest Guard with the Department of Environment […] Read more »
Dec 16, 2017: IFAW-WTI recently provided ex-gratia support of Rs 100,000 each to the families of two frontline staff members killed on duty in Kanha and Pakke Tiger Reserves. Read more »
Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, September 26, 2017: In partnership with the Chhattisgarh Forest Department and with support from Oracle, WTI conducted a two-day refresher training for the staff of Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve from September 13 to 14. Read more »
IFAW-WTI Conducts Wildlife Crime Prevention Training for New Frontline Staff in Kanha and Pench
Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves, Madhya Pradesh, July 29, 2017: As part of the continuing efforts under its Van Rakshak Project to train, equip and boost the morale of frontline forest staff across the country, WTI conducted a training event for new frontline forest staff in Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves. Read more »
CONDOLENCE: Shri Anil Madhav Dave, Hon’ble Minister of Environment & Forests
New Delhi, May 18, 2017: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) mourns the passing of Shri Anil Madhav Dave, the Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, who passed away this morning at the age of 60. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Read more »
