Conservation

"During a 1988 safari in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, I spotted the famous tigress Machali. The sight was so enamoring that I never wanted to leave. Together, we decided to move and start our life there."

"I started working in Kaziranga in 1987 when I was just 21. This is isn't an easy job but I have loved every bit of it," smiles the 54-year-old grandfather. #EarthHero #Respect

Earning a living as an electrician and camera repair person, Sekar’s has now begun attracting tourists from around the world!

In 2009, there were no tigers left in Panna Tiger Reserve. What happened in the next 10 years is really heartwarming at a time when the world's tiger population is under a serious threat. #WildIndia #Respect

When was the last time you spotted a sparrow? Hard to remember, isn’t it? Good news is you can too help in conserving the endangered bird!

“In the next five years, I want to create 1000 jungles across India”, says the inspiring man growing mini forests in and around industrial areas to curb pollution. #LiveGreen #Respect

It’s definitely not a pretty scene when our trash gets flushed into lakes, polluting the water, destroying the ecosystem and aggravating the problem of urban flooding. But Captain Sekhar has a solution!

“Many a times, we switch on our motor and forget to switch it off. And, by the time we realise that the tank is overflowing, a lot of water gets wasted. This has now been avoided,” says a happy user of this water-saving solution! #LiveGreen #SaveWater

Handling waste generated by over 65000 people everyday, Carbon Loops has helped farmers get their hands on more than 2400 tonnes of organic compost. A win-win in every way! #LiveGreen #FarmersFirst

Siddharth Rao has worked as an ecologist and conservationist for the last 18 years, and is on a mission to protect and revive forgotten savannah ecosystems.