1942 - 2023

It is with profound grief that we wish to announce that Shri. Dilip Dharamsey Khatau, the Founder and Chairman of The Corbett Foundation, left for his heavenly abode on March 9th, 2023. The Corbett Foundation, which he established in 1994 is a testimony of his passion for wildlife and the compassion for the villagers living around the Indian National Parks and other protected areas.  

 

His vision to create a grassroots organization which not only acts as an intermediary for human-wildlife coexistence but also advocates the protection and conservation of India's threatened species and habitats at the national and international levels. All of us at The Corbett Foundation will miss him dearly for his generosity, wisdom, kindness and immense love for wildlife and the wilderness. We pledged that we will continue to follow the path he has lit for us.

 

P.S - Readers may like to click the below link, which carries a tribute to Shri. Khatau's dedication to wildlife conservation 

( Sanctuary Asia magazine, June Issue)

With co-funding support from WWF-India, TCF implements the Interim Relief Scheme (IRS) initiative, where timely interim financial relief is provided to livestock owners impacted by tiger and leopard attacks. This initiative plays a crucial role in preventing potential retaliatory actions by local communities against these big cats in our project areas. The IRS has emerged as India's most successful and long-standing NGO-driven tiger conservation program.

 

Between February and May 2023, we have successfully compensated 127 cases of livestock depredation. This proactive approach not only safeguards the livelihoods of the affected communities but also promotes coexistence and harmony between humans and wildlife, fostering a sustainable environment for both.

 

 

 

TCF recognizes that the well-being of individuals is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment. Unfortunately, healthcare facilities in forest areas are often inaccessible to local villagers. Since 1995, TCF has been actively involved in providing primary healthcare and treatment to remote villages in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) area. In the period between February and May 2023, TCF organized 225 health camps and 83 outpatient departments (OPDs), offering medical assistance to over 3600 patients.

 

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING PROGRAMS

 

During the last quarter, TCF organized various workshops, awareness camps, and capacity-building programs, aiming to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Notable activities encompassed conducting a waterfowl census at the Tumeriya, Haripura, and Baur reservoirs, implementing health awareness programs, providing livelihood training to SHGs, setting up a spice processing unit, conducting a 5-day Nature Guide Training Programme, among others. TCF remains dedicated to empowering stakeholders and enhancing their capabilities to foster a supportive environment for conservation efforts.

 

TCF, in collaboration with the PwC India Foundation, is undertaking a comprehensive habitat restoration and community support project in the Kanha Tiger Reserve. This initiative focuses on eco-restoration of degraded forest areas with the support of local communities and empowering self-help groups (SHGs) in the proximity of the KTR to generate additional income through equipment and capacity-building support.

 

Since June 2022, 5 hectares of land has been successfully restored and 20 additional hectares have been cleared off of Lantana to allow ANR (Assisted Natural Regeneration) to take place. Villagers have been encouraged to harvest the grass for their cattle which will not only reduce the pressure on the forest by free grazing of domesticated cattle but also significantly decrease the potential risk of livestock depredation.  Moreover, as part of our efforts, TCF has provided 60 bee boxes to two SHGs, resulting in the collection of over 30 kg of honey. Out of this, 25 kg has been sold, generating a profit of Rs. 15,000 for the beneficiaries. Furthermore, we have distributed 750 stalks of Napier grass to 15 households, ensuring a supply of 150 kg of green fodder for their cattle. In addition to this, TCF has provided training workshops and established market linkages to facilitate the sale of honey products and saplings being prepared by women's groups, providing them with additional sources of income.

 

HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT MITIGATION

 

With support from Born Free Foundation, TCF is implementing a holistic human wildlife conflict mitigation project in Kanha Tiger Reserve. As a part of the efforts, TCF has rented a 10-acre plot of land from farmers in Baherakhar village for cultivating green fodder, reducing free grazing pressure on the forest and preventing the transfer of diseases from domesticated cattle to wild herbivores. Additionally, 10 high milk-yielding cows have been provided to farmers in the same village to support them in alternative livelihoods. Reportedly, the beneficiaries have made a  a total profit of Rs. 208,400 from the sale of milk and milk products. 

 

Additionally, TCF is also providing medical care to cattle injured by big cats in the Kanha Tiger Reserve, addressing the issue of delayed treatment due to financial constraints. We have also initiated efforts for Lantana clearance near Pandhrapani village's forest land to enable natural regeneration of local grasses for cattle feed while securing the area with chain link fences. Notably, 71 out of 89 households in Baherakhar have received 35,000 kg of green fodder from April 2022 to March 2023.

 

 

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