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An alumnus of the Forest Research Institute and Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, and IIT Kharagpur, with over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation and the techno-social development sector. My expertise spans the conservation of large mammals (National Tiger Conservation Authority), management of community-conserved areas (UNDP India), and community-led forest and biodiversity conservation initiatives (Centre for People’s Forestry). I have also been privileged to contribute and lead the growth story of STRC over the last decade. A passionate traveler and watch collector, I have explored India extensively, seamlessly blending research, leisure, and culinary adventures.
Swapnil Girade
Scientific Officer,
Applicable R & D and Academic Program Development
Gandharv Pilare
Scientific Officer,
NTFP / Med. Plants and Other Livelihoods
Ajay Shahare
Scientific Officer,
Aquaculture & Livelihoods
Nikhil Borse
Scientific Officer,
Bamboo Craft & Livelihoods
Priyanka Durge
Scientific Officer,
Communication for Development through ICT
Ashish Bhoyar
Jr. Scientific Officer,
Herbal Plant Initiatives
Vinod Varthya
Jr. Scientific Officer,
Agriculture Extension
Suraj Gongale
Jr. Scientific Officer,
Aquaculture & Livelihoods
Ganesh Thaware
Jr. Scientific Officer,
Sales & Marketing
Chetan Nagarkar
Faculty,
Bamboo Diploma
Shubham Godde
Faculty,
Bamboo Diploma
Yogesh Rakhunde
Field Co-ordinator
Rushikesh Dakre
Field Co-ordinator
Himanshu Nakade
Field Co-ordinator
Zeenatbegam Saiyyad
Field Co-ordinator
Sangita Waddelwar
Field Co-ordinator
Vinod Bhandekar
Admin & HR Associate
Manoj Tichkule
Finance & Account Assistant