
👥 Our People

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

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

Zeenatbegam Saiyyad
Field Co-ordinator

Sangita Waddelwar
Field Co-ordinator

Vinod Bhandekar
Admin & HR Associate

Manoj Tichkule
Finance & Account Assistant