About Us

The organization is headed by experienced forest management and policy formulation specialist for over four decades dealing with planning, development, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of different projects in different parts of India. It has about a dozen educated and experienced professionals in the area of social science, life science, forest management, education and business management etc. The organization has in-house capacity to plan and implement the projects on Natural Resource Management (NRM), biodiversity conservation and governance issues, certification of the process of sustainable management and use of forests and NTFP resources in the State of Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India.

President’s Message

It gives me great pleasure in welcoming our well-wishers and supporters in promoting the cause of sustainable management and development of Natural Resources for the benefit of humanity at large. The organization which was established in July 2005 was intended to serve particularly, the forest-dependent communities in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh from where I received education about nature conservation and their relevance to the welfare of these communities. The story of Baigas of Mandla, Dindori, Bhariyas of Patalkot, and Sahariyas of Northern Madhya Pradesh have been the areas in the focus for being economically very backward despite the richness of biodiversity and agriculture land fertility. The NTFPs/medicinal plants, traditional agriculture based on minor millets, oilseeds, and pulses like begani arhar etc, all are capable of developing climate-resilient agricultural practices. The institution has been devoted to the cause of the development of these resources for the faster socio-economic development of these communities. We welcome you to join our hands and become part of an ever-growing cadre of partners, patrons, supporters, and a dedicated team of professionals in translating the project concepts into realities.

“Championing Gender Equality – Our Commitment to a Balanced Workplace”

1.   Ensure that policies and practices explicitly promote gender equality.
2.   Treat All Women and Men Fairly at Work – Respect and Support Human Rights and Non-Discrimination
3. Ensure the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of All Women and Men Workers.
4.     Promote Education, Training, and Professional Development for Women
5.   Implement Enterprise Development, Supply Chain, and Marketing Practices that Empower Women
6. Promote Equality Through Community Initiatives and Advocacy
7. Measure and Publicly Report on Progress to Achieve Gender Equality: