By Monica Verma | Project Leader
Greetings from Wildlife Trust of India!
During the second wave of Covid 19 in India, WTI received over 300 requests to support the families of India's frontline forest staff who succumbed to the pandemic, while serving their country and protecting its wildlife.
The support was a part of a unique 'Supplementary Accident Assurance Scheme' run by WTI, through which we provide immediate financial aid - around 1,260 USD in case of death or a lesser amount in case of injury on duty - to the frontline forest staff of India.
The pandemic claimed more lives than anyone expected and we were shocked and saddened to receive so many requests together!
We had raised this appeal seeking support for the cause for which you so generously donated. Thank you for your donation. We would like to compliment you by saying that you have a heart of gold!
We are very glad to let you know that we have provided support to all the requests we received in the prescribed format. Sharing a couple of images of all the cheque and 'scoll of honor' handovers.
Thankfully, the Covid 19 pandemic is not as lethal as before and we have stopped receiving requests for Covid-related casualties. This is why we have decided to deactivate this appeal.
Once again thank you for standing by India's forest guards, their families and WTI in our time of need.
Nevertheless, we continue to support the frontline forest staff, specially the daily wagers who are often bereft of any benefits! They are still risking their lives in their line of duty as they often fall victim to attacks by poachers, natural calamities such as forest fires and also wild animals. Apart from this, these unsung heroes often lack the necessary equipment and field gear to operate, which we supplement.
If you wish to know more about WTI's support to the Forest Guards and continue your association with our organisation, you may visit Wildlife Trust of India's website or the 'Guardians of the Wild' page on our website (link provided).
Warmly,
Team WTI
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