Restoring 10 sacred groves in Rajasthan

123 Donations from 76 Donors:

Project Personnel

Mr. Aman Singh - Project Leader

Aman, 41, is the founder of KRAPAVIS, an NGO which works to survey and revive India’s sacred groves. In the past 16 years Aman has set up plant and tree nurseries, overseen the regeneration of almost 100 orans, and campaigned tirelessly for the rights of the rural poor. He is the author of nine monographs concerned with rural ecology and pastoralist rights, as well as a quarterly newsletter.

Mr. Dasrath Yadav - Coordinator & Head of KRAPAVIS Training Centre

Dash, 49, is the head of KRAPAVIS’s Field Training Centre, where he has worked for the last 12 years. He is also responsible for community organizational and developmental activities, and trainer of SHGs taken by KRAPAVIS in the field. Dash has considerable experience in education, and is an expert on local religious customs.

Ram Swaroop Yadav - Veterinarian & Coordinator (Livestock & Pastorlism

Ram Swaroop, 62, is a veterinarian and project coordinator. Three years ago he retired from the position of Vetertinary Assistant, Animal Husbandry Department, Govt. of Rajasthan, and joined KRAPAVIS, where he is a specialist on pastoralism, livestock health and breed improvement.