On the occasion of Earth Hour on 26 March 2022, the Forest Department from the Thane Territorial Division, Maharashtra state, felicitated dedicated volunteers and NGOs that have been helping the department in forest management and wildlife conservation.
The programme was arranged in the presence of Shri. Sunil Limaye, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Shri. Clement Ben, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Shri Ramarao, Chief Conservator of Forests; and Shri Mallikarjuna, Conservator of Forests and Park Director, Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Team members of the Mumbai Leopard Project were felicitated for the constant support provided in leopard research and conflict mitigation efforts.