Training Programme on Wildlife Conservation from 13-24 February, 2012

Course Announcement
Training Programme on Wildlife Conservation from 13-24 February, 2012

As part of the Institute’s mandate an array of training programmes are organized annually for various target groups. Most of the participants in these training programmes are in-service officers of the State Forest Departments and other line agencies. With a view to reach out to larger constituency of people having interest and enthusiasm for conservation of wildlife resources, a two-week programme is being organized from 13-24 February, 2012. The programme will include class room interactions for a week with Institute’s faculty and eminent experts on various aspects of wildlife conservation and management followed by another week in the field (Rajaji National Park, Dehradun and/or Corbett Tiger Reserve, Ramnagar) to understand the issues and challenges associated with managing flora, fauna and resource dependent human communities.

The total number of participants will be 20 and the cost will be Rs. 10,000/- participant.

Applications are invited from interested individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife conservation and are not above 40 years of age. The application should be sent to the Institute on or before 31st December, 2011. A copy of the biodata along with a one page write-up indicating involvement in wildlife conservation activities should accompany the application which should be addressed to Dr. Bivash Pandav, Scientist & Programme Coordinator, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun. Fax No.: 0135-2640117; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The shortlisted participants will be informed by 10th January, 2012 and will be requested to send the programme fee of Rs. 10,000/- which will cover boarding, lodging and reading material. Travel cost to and from Dehradun will have to be borne by the participants.