During Vadodara’s Vishwamitri flood mitigation, 410 eggs of crocodiles, turtles, and birds were carefully rescued and incubated to protect biodiversity. This conservation effort safeguarded 440 crocodiles and demonstrated how infrastructure projects can coexist with wildlife preservation.
Starting as a 19-year-old volunteer, J. Vijaya exposed massive turtle poaching in India through powerful photos. Her work led to a government ban on sea turtle hunting and lasting protection policies.