divisional forest officer

“In these parts, a forest officer is considered a big deal and often seen as unapproachable to the common people. But DFO Dhammshil would walk and cycle into the jungle, meet people there, explain government schemes to them and emphasise that this jungle belongs to them, and not the government.”

Divisional Forest Officer Punit Goyal shares how they overcame huge challenges to reforest a hill in Shahpur Division, Madhya Pradesh

“Locals start seeing wildlife and animals as their enemy. Our job is to create a narrative that these animals are not their enemies.”

"Sanjay Kumar Singh's dedication to serve the poorest of the poor was uncompromising. He wanted to do something for the deprived. And the people loved him for it," says his father Ghanshyam Singh.

‘We know where you live’, ‘We will show you’, ‘Take care of your family’ are some of the common verbal threats that Basu Kannogia has faced. Here's how she fights against the tide to the right thing.