 Project Tiger concieved in,
1973, was the attempt made to put an end to the continuously declining
population of teh tigers. It is considered as the most powerful and most
ambitious conservation projects in the world for the protection of the
tigers. more... |
 Olive Turtle is one of the seven
species of the sea turtle found all over world and has been declared as
endangered by IUCN. They are the migratory creatures that nests on the
sandy beaches close to the bay or estuaries. more... |
 Chipko Movement, started in
1970's, was a non violent movement aimed at protection and conservation
of trees and forests from being destroyed. It was based on the Gandhian
philosophy of peaceful resistance to achieve the goals. more... |
 Narmada Bachao Andolan is the
most powerful mass movement, started in 1985, against the construction
of huge dam on the Narmada river. Led by one of the prominent leader
Medha Patkar, it has now been turned into the International protest. more... |
 Rajendra Singh, waterman of
Rajasthan isengaged in conservation of water sources in Rajasthan, is a
winner of 2001 Ramon Magsaysay Award For Community leadership. The work
done by the Rajendra Singh is a inspiration for the million others in
the nation. more... |
 Tucked amidst the five hills,
Panchgani is the best of eco holidays destinations in India. Panchgani
derives its name from the five hills that surrounds it. 'Panch' means
five and 'gani' means settlement. It is also popularly known as the
'Mecca of Maharashtra'. more... |
 The Rainwater harvesting is the
simple collection or storing of water through scientific techniques from
the areas where the rain falls. The Rainwater harvesting is the simple
collection or storing of water through scientific techniques from the
areas where the rain falls. more... |
 In 2005, following the open
exposure by the media on the sudden disappearance of the tigers from the
Sariska Wildlife Reserve, The Prime Minister of India set up the Tiger
Task Force to strengthen the conservation of Tigers in the country. more... |
 Golden langur is a kind of
primate which is only confined to the foothills of Himalayas and jungles
of the North East India. These are enlisted in the endangered species
category due to the illegal activities of human beings. more... |
 Marine turtles, also known as
the Fossil turtles, are regarded as one of the endangered aquatic
species. India has five types of marine turtles among the seven species
found in entire world. They are on the verge of extinction due to the
attacks of natural predators like sharks and also because they are used
in food industry. Indian government is protecting them under the
Wildlife Protection Act (1972). more... |
 People for Ethical Treatment of
Animals (PETA) India, is the sister concern of the global PETA
organization. This NGO was launched in India in the year 2000. It is the
largest organization in India which fights for the protection and
welfare of animals in India. Many Indian celebrities are also engaged in
protecting the lives of poor animals through this organization. more... |
 Arunachal Pradesh, the largest
North eastern state is famous for housing eight species of non- human
primates. These are Slow Loris, Stump-tailed Macaque , Snub-nosed Monkey and Hoolock or White-browed Gibbon. These are under constant threat due to poaching and deforestation, 'jhum' (burning and shifting)
cultivation and several other reasons. more... |
