Action For Protection Of Wild Animals

 Established in 1999 as a grassroots conservation initiative in Odisha.  Initiated Mission Mangroves, one of the earliest community-driven mangrove restoration programmes in the state.  Expanded work from wildlife rescue to integrated programmes covering disaster resilience, animal welfare, and marine conservation.  Partnered with national and international NGOs to scale up biodiversity protection and sustainable livelihood projects.

 Restored and protected thousands of hectares of mangroves along Odisha’s coastline.  Supported coastal communities with disaster preparedness training, reaching thousands of people in cyclone-prone areas.  Rescued and rehabilitated numerous injured and stranded wild animals and marine species.  Provided sustained animal welfare services, including veterinary care for stray and domestic animals.  Recognised by the Government of Odisha and international conservation networks for community-based mangrove restoration.  Received appreciation from coastal development and disaster management authorities for pioneering climate resilience projects.  Honoured by wildlife forums for contributions to sea turtle and coastal biodiversity conservation.