The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (www.envfor.nic.in) is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programmes.

The Odisha State Forest Department (www.odishaforest.in) is responsible for the protection and management of wildlife and wild habitats in the state of Odisha. The state's forests are well stocked, diverse, multi-storied and dense. The forests are managed for sustained use providing a range of goods and services to a variety of stakeholders at local and broader levels.

The Rufford Foundation (www.rufford.org) is an independent grant-making trust based in the UK. The Foundation concentrates its funding on nature conservation projects in developing countries undertaken by small to medium-sized organisations.

Tata Chemicals Limited (www.tatachemicals.com) is a global company with interests in businesses that focus on LIFE: Living, Industry and Farm Essentials. The story of the company is about harnessing the fruits of science for goals that go beyond business.