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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

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