Born from India’s cultural history of nature worship, Vana Nadi Pashu-Pati (VNP) means Protector of Forests, Rivers and Wildlife. VNP is a community led conservation organization with a focus on wildlife, indigenous communities and the landscapes they inhabit. Finding a balance between the economic needs of our people and wildlife habitats they surround is what Vana Nadi Pashu-Pati strives to achieve with an inter-generational mindset.

Only 5% of the Indian subcontinent comes under protected areas such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and marine reserves. VNP is currently working in some of these protected areas with a focus on endangered keystone species such as Elephants, Lions and Tigers. We are also working with freshwater keystone species such as the blind Gangetic dolphin and gharial that are highly endangered species whose riverine ecosystems are essential to preserve aquatic biodiversity and water security for our citizens.