Chander Singh Negi
Universally and fondly known as ‘Jolly Uncle’, Chander Singh Negi, joined the Forest Department in Garhwal at the age of 16, over 50 years ago Read More
Gir Rescue Team
The Rescue Team of the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park works around the clock. The team comprises 20 frontline defenders of wildlife Read More
K Manu
An engineer and a defender of birds, K. Manu moved to Kokkare Bellur in 1994 to help villagers protect a large pelican nesting site near their homes and fields. Read More
Madhu Bhatnagar
An artist in her own right, Madhu Bhatnagar believes a child’s mind is a canvas. As the Deputy Head of The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi Read More
Vishal Prabhakar Bansod
Wildlife defender and social worker, Vishal Bansod is active in 39 villages of the Melghat Tiger Reserve. Read More
Bharat Vaghabhai Kamaliya
Bharat Kamaliya protects nesting sea turtles and has taken on poachers who have been slaughtering migratory birds around his village Read More
Indian Express
For our newly-instituted Wind Under the Wings Award, we were in search of an Indian organisation that has supported an individual who has made a difference. Read More
B K Sharma
B.K. Sharma is a police officer with an abiding love for wildlife. He has been a persistent investigator of wildlife crimes. Read More
Belinda Wright (Special Tiger Award)
She is a dismantler of the illegal wildlife trade, a warm-hearted conservationist and a passionate champion of nature. Read More
Kirat Singh
Too young even to qualify for a Young Naturalist Award, Kirat has been singled out for a special award for his unbelievable drive and ability to work doggedly Read More
