Historic Feat Achieved under the guidance & leadership of Hon’ble CM, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath ji. UP Forest Department along with 26 other departments successfully plants 35.27 crores+ saplings across the state. A monumental step towards a greener future.

We pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and give strength and fortitude to the bereaved families to bear this profound loss. (3/3)

His driver, Shri Devansh, also lost his life in the unfortunate accident. Shri Nayak was a dedicated, honest and conscientious Forest Officer who served with commitment and sincerity. His untimely demise is an irreparable loss to the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department. (2/3)

It is with profound grief and sorrow that we mourn the untimely demise of Shri Vikas Nayak, IFS (2019 Batch), Divisional Director, Etawah Forest Division, who passed away on 29.09.2026 in a tragic road accident while proceeding on official duty. (1/3)

Their courage, dedication and unwavering commitment to the conservation of our natural heritage remains an enduring inspiration to us all. (2/2)

Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department solemnly pays tribute to the brave forest personnel, frontline staff and community members who made the supreme sacrifice in the protection of forests, wildlife and biodiversity.(1/2)

with Bharat Cares implementing the project under its rural infrastructure and CSR initiatives. (3/3)

safety and visibility for local communities. The initiative has been undertaken by Forest and Wildlife Department, Govt. of UP, in partnership with Signify Innovations India Limited (formerly Philips Lighting India Limited), (2/3)

In a major step towards strengthening human-wildlife coexistence around Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KGWS), Bahraich, seventy villages identified as highly vulnerable to leopard and tiger movement will soon be illuminated with 1,500 electric street lights, enhancing (1/3)

उनके न होने से प्रकृति एवं पर्यावरण में होने वाले दुष्परिणाम के बारे मे बताया गया, जटायु संरक्षण एवं प्रजनन केंद्र के द्वारा बच्चों को पोस्टर, पंपलेट एवं पुरस्कार का वितरण किया गया, जिसमें गिद्धों के बारे में रोचक तथ्य लिखे हुए थे। (3/3)

तथा बीमारियों एवं विभिन्न प्रकार के प्रदुषण से गिद्ध कैसे बचाते हैँ उसके बताया गया तथा उन्हें कैसे संरक्षण के बारे मे बच्चो को जागरूक किया गया, इसी के साथ आसपास के विद्यालय में जाकर बच्चों को गिद्धों के संरक्षण के बारे में एवं उनकी उपयोगिता के बारे में जागरूक किया गया (2/3)

अतराष्ट्रीय गिद्ध जागरूकता दिवस का आयोजन जटायु संरक्षण एवं प्रजनन केन्द्र मे किया गया, जिसके क्रम मे केन्द्र मे कई विद्यालयो के छात्र निबंध प्रतियोगिता, चित्रकला, भाषण ने प्रतिभाग किये थे, केन्द्र पर सभी को पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र में गिद्धों की उपयोगिता के बारे में बताया गया (1/3)

Deputy Director; Dr. Ashok Kashyap, Veterinary Officer; and Shri Mukesh Kandpal, RFO. The programme inspired young minds to become responsible ambassadors of wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection. (5/5)

The programme was graced by Smt. Sunaina Chaudhary - social worker and entrepreneur associated with Inner Wheel, Swayam Siddha, Omax Foundation and Saytharth Foundation, as the Chief Guest., Chief Guest, along with Shri Sanjay Biswal, Director; Dr. Utkarsh Shukla, (4/5)

sanitation workers, keystone and umbrella species, along with major threats and essential conservation measures. Students from seven schools actively participated, and winners of the Vulture Awareness Painting Competition were felicitated. (3/5)

Wildlife Photographer, delivered engaging sessions on vulture evolution, cultural significance, ecological role, climate resilience, environmental indicators, species identification and conservation challenges. Students learned about vultures as nature’s scavengers, (2/5)

Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow celebrated International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 to sensitise students and visitors about the ecological importance, threats and conservation of vultures. Dr. Prashant Tripathi, Biologist, and Mr. Prakhar Krishan, (1/5)

reflects Dudhwa Tiger Reserve’s continued commitment to wildlife education, community participation and science based conservation. “Protecting vultures is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems.” (4/4)

conservation. The participants were sensitised about the vital role of vultures as natural scavengers and important ecosystem service providers, as well as the major threats faced by these birds. The active participation of students and local communities (3/4)

enthusiastically in the programme. Various educational and creative activities, including painting, clay modelling, debate, quiz competitions and awareness sessions, were organised to engage participants and strengthen their understanding of vulture ecology and (2/4)