MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

INVITATION OF NOMINATIONS FOR THE

AMRITA DEVI BISHNOI WILDLIFE PROTECTION AWARD 2005

The Ministry of Environment & Forests invites applications for the Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award . The award will be given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection, which is recognised as having shown exemplary courage and valor or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife in the country.

NATURE OF THE AWARD

The award of Rs. One lakh cash, along with a medallion and citation will be given to:

(a) An individual / institution pertaining to rural communities involved in wildlife protection.

(b) The community based organisation from rural areas, including Gram Sabha.

Showing exemplary courage or valor for protection of wildlife.

ELIGIBILITY

Individual(s) / community based organisations, from rural areas, including Gram Sabha, showing exemplary courage or valor for protection of wildlife will be eligible. There will be no age limit for individuals.

PROCEDURE OF SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS

Any citizen of India can recommend a name. The nominations must be accompanied with the detailed biodata (Seven Copies).

(i) Name and address of the nominee,

(ii) Area of Work,

(iii) Significant contribution made by the nominee in the field of wildlife protection and

(iv) Comments / recommendations of the State Chief Wildlife Warden.

The last date for receipt of nominations is 30.05.2005. The nomination, signed by the sponsorer, along with the recommendation of the Chief Wildlife Warden should be sent in registered confidential cover marked as follows:

‘AMRITA DEVI BISHNOI WILDLIFE PROTECTION AWARD2005’

The Director, Wildlife Prevention, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.