Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Lights Up New Delhi with Conservation Heroes
New Delhi buzzed with excitement on September 12 as the Eco Warrior Awards 2025 and the 3rd Eco Warrior Conclave celebrated India’s top environmental champions. Organized by Indian Masterminds in partnership with the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Association, this event spotlighted real heroes working to protect forests, wildlife, and the planet. From innovative projects to tireless officers, it was all about building a greener India.
The evening kicked off with a moving tribute for National Forest Martyrs Day, honoring brave souls who lost their lives safeguarding India’s forests and animals. Chief Guest Bharat Lal, Secretary General of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), joined senior IFS officers, corporate leaders, and eco-stars like Ramveer Tanwar (the famous Pondman of India) and IRS officer Rohit Mehra (the Green Man of India). Other key attendees included S.K. Awasthi, Director General of Forests; C.P. Goyal from the Central Empowered Committee; Dr. S.P. Yadav from the International Big Cat Alliance; and Jyotsna Sitling, Patron of the IFS Association.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, couldn’t make it due to a last-minute Prime Minister’s event, but he shared an inspiring video message. "Our forest officers work round the clock to keep nature in balance," he said. He praised the IFS Association’s role in conserving India’s natural treasures and highlighted challenges like human-wildlife conflicts, forest degradation, and boosting green cover. "These awards motivate us to aim for net zero, just like nature teaches us," the minister added. He urged young officers to drive ecological and economic growth by protecting the environment.
Monalisa Das, Secretary General of the IFS Association, opened with a keynote on India’s rising forest cover on the global stage. The conclave featured lively panel discussions: one on eco-tourism led by IFS officer Vidya Bhushan, showing how sustainable travel boosts conservation and local communities; and another on building environmental awareness, guided by Satendra Kumar Singh, turning talk into real action.
Adding flair, wildlife photographer and filmmaker Mohd Aslam Warisi displayed stunning photos that captured the beauty of India’s wild side.
Shining Stars of the Eco Warrior Awards 2025
The highlight? The Eco Warrior Awards 2025, honoring excellence in seven categories for wildlife conservation, forest protection, and more. Dr. H.S. Singh, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Gujarat, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication.
Other standout winners included:
- Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park – Wildlife Conservation Award
- Parveen Kaswan, Divisional Forest Officer of Jaldapara – Wildlife Protection Award
- Irfan Rasool Wani, Chief Conservator of Forests in Kashmir – Forest Protection Award
- K.M. Abharna, CASFOS – Community Connect Award
- Dr. S.K. Srivastava from Gujarat – Best Use of Technology Award
Innovative projects also got their due:
- Project Cheetah, accepted by Uttam Kumar Sharma from Kuno National Park
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, accepted by Sunil Chaudhary, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Uttar Pradesh
Special shoutouts went to corporate partners like GAIL, Indian Oil, and Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. for their sustainability efforts. Mohd Aslam Warisi earned recognition for his wildlife photography and documentaries, while jury members including Dr. S.K. Awasthi, C.P. Goyal, and Dr. S.P. Yadav were thanked for judging with integrity.
The night wrapped up with the launch of a special e-book and video on the awards’ journey from 2023 to 2025. Bharat Lal closed with a call for everyone to take responsibility for our planet’s future. Sharad Gupta, Editor of Indian Masterminds, gave a heartfelt vote of thanks, followed by a fun dinner and photos with all the stars.
Indian Masterminds, a top digital platform sharing stories of civil servants and changemakers, keeps pushing for environmental awareness and sustainable development through events like this. Sponsors such as GAIL (India) Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd., HPCL, NTPC Ltd., and NBCC India Ltd. deserve kudos for backing green initiatives.
This conclave wasn’t just an event – it was a rallying cry for India’s environmental future. With heroes like these, conservation in India looks brighter than ever.
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