राजीव गांधी वन्यजीव संरक्षण पुरस्कार 2007 के लिए नामांकन की आमंत्रण

Ministry of Environment & Forests
Government of India INVITATION OF NOMINATION FOR THE RAJIV GANDHI WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AWARDFOR THE YEAR 2007
The Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given each year for significant contribution in the field of wildlife conservation, which is recognized as having made, or has the potential to make major impact on the protection and conservation of wildlife in the country.
NATURE OF AWARD
Two awards of Rs. 1,00,000/-each in cash, along with medallions, trophy and citations, will be given to:
a)
Education and research institutions and organizations, and
b)
Forests
and Wildlife Officers/research scholars or scientists/wildlife

conservationists.
A medallion will be awarded in the individual category and a trophy in the institutional category.
ELIGIBILITY
Any recognized institution, individual or Government and forest staff of India engaged in scientific/field work for the cause of protection and conservation of wildlife is eligible. There is no age limit. The term ‘Wildlife’ is interpreted in the broadest sense possible. The following is an illustrative, though not exhaustive, list of areas of work.
a) Outstanding scientific work/field work for preservation and conservation of wildlife, especially the endangered species.
b) Wildlife planning and management

c)
Control and checking of illegal poaching of wild animals and their products,

protection of wildlife and human lives and property from wildlife, without

harming wildlife.
d)
Awareness, motivation and extension work.
e)
Wildlife education, published literature and research
f)
Eco-development planning and implementation.
g)
Captive breeding and Zoo management.

PROCEDURE OF SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS
Any citizen of India can recommend a name. The nominations must be accompanied by the following details along with detailed bio-data (ten copies)
i.
Name & address of the nominee
ii.
Area of work
iii. Measurable impact / significant contributions or likely impact of the nominee’s work in the field of wildlife conservation.
The last date for receipt of nominations shall be 20.09.2007. The nomination signed by the sponsors along with 10 copies of the bio-data should be sent in a registered confidential sealed cover marked as follows.
“RAJIV GANDHI WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AWARD FOR THE YEAR 2007”
To, The Director,
Wildlife Preservation,
Ministry of Environment & Forests,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi, 110003
For further information see our website www.envfor.nic.in