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Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2008
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A 260 km cycle ride from Bandhavgarh to Kanha.
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Earlier Event |
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May, 2008
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Distribution of kits to forest guards of Bandhavgarh.
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About us:
Vunraksha
is a non-government conservation organization for the care of
forests & wildlife.
Constituted
in 1999, it has its base in the tiger state of Madhya Pradesh in
India. Being in close proximity to the Bandhavgarh & Kanha national
parks, Vanraksha is focusing on conservation activities in
and around these parks. The society presently has a very small core
constituted of a few individuals committed to the cause of
conservation, but welcomes networking & collaborations with other
organizations / individuals.
Vunraksha
is registered under the MP Societies' Registration Act, 1973 bearing
registration no JJ-4207, dated 24-4-99.
Our Activities:
In active collaboration with
Tiger Awareness - a British charity engaged in Tiger
conservation in India, we are involved in the following activities
for villages and local communities in and around Bandhavgarh tiger
reserve:
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Conducting medical camps for local villages.
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Distributing school uniforms / shoes / sports' equipment
for school children in various villages.
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Distributing kits to the beat guards / forest guards of
Bandhavgarh national park.
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Operating a compensation scheme for village cattle killed
by tigers outside the national park.
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Providing funding / management support to select Forest
Protection Communities constituted of local communities.
Objectives:
The main objective of Vunraksha is to carry out works related to
improvement of ecology, environment, habitats etc including works
related to the following specific areas;
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Preparation & implementation of schemes & projects related
to Wildlife Preservation & Conservation.
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Enlisting peoples’ participation and support for
conservation of forests and wildlife.
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Launching awareness campaigns through various media to
carry the message of nature conservation to the general
public, especially those living in and around the national
parks, sanctuaries and other forest areas.
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Production & distribution / dissemination of print, film,
video and audio material, to aid the conservation effort
of the Society.
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Assisting the department of Forests and other such
Government departments / NGO’s in conducting research,
field studies and preparing data bank in areas related to
conservation of forests & wildlife.
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Arranging seminars, lectures, conferences, study tours,
film shows etc to encourage peoples’ participation in the
conservation effort of the Society in particular, &
government in general.
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To create a fund through donations, membership fees, and
grants etc, for the implementation of the Society's
projects and plans.
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Our Contact:
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Hony Secretary, Vunraksha
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C/o MIMG, Mission Chowk,
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Katni-483501 (MP)
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Email: vunraksha@gmail.com
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