Vultures Conservation Project

Saving the White-rumped Vultures:

The last residing population of critically endangered vultures are found in Raigad district of Konkan region. Srushtidnyan worked in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary in Raigad district to spread awareness among the local people in the adjoining villages to save vultures by stopping using the diclofenac drug in veterinary treatment of domestic animals. The Vulture Festival was organized jointly with the State Forest Department. Ths project was supported by BNHS, Birdlife International and Oriental Bird Club, UK.