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CENTRE FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES (CWS)

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  www.cwsindia.org
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The Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) is an internationally recognized centre-of-excellence in the areas of wildlife research, conservation, policy, and education. Our mission is to safeguard and conserve India’s rich and diverse wildlife heritage through cutting-edge research, effective conservation strategies, and community engagement. For forty years, we have been committed to advancing scientific knowledge, promoting sustainable practices, and inspiring a collective sense of stewardship to ensure the survival of India’s wildlife and their habitats for future generations. Our vision is of a society that values and protects its natural heritage, fostering a sustainable environment where wildlife thrives and human well-being is interconnected with the health of the natural world. Through our research, conservation efforts, and community empowerment, we aspire to create a future where wildlife and humans can coexist, ensuring the perpetuity of India’s extraordinary natural wildlife heritage.

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The Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) has been at the forefront of conserving wild lands and wild places in India since 1984. For 40 years, we have championed efforts to protect biodiversity while fostering coexistence between wildlife and communities.

Funds raised through this campaign will directly contribute to:

- Protecting critical habitats and mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
- Expanding our conservation and research programs.
- Supporting our doctoral fellows.
- Capacity Building of communities that live in close proximity to protected areas.
- Enhancing resources and training for field teams engaged in research and conservation.

Your contribution will help us safeguard India's rich natural heritage, ensuring the survival of wildlife and the well-being of communities that share their landscapes. Together, we can expand our impact and secure a thriving future for wild lands and wild places.

Join us in this vital mission—every donation makes a difference.

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LATEST CONTRIBUTORS
AKSHITH GOTTUMUKULA

Fund Utilization in 2025

Total funds raised in 2025 - INR 23501
Project NameWild Seve
Amount Utilized (INR)23501
Project DescriptionThe funds were used to advance Wild Seve - our ex-gratia compensation application assistance program for losses caused by human–wildlife conflict (HWC) - in the districts of Wayanad, Kannur, and Palakkad in Kerala. The project supports affected community members in preparing error-free claims and securing timely compensation for damages to crops, livestock, and property.
LocationsKannur > Kerala (KL),Wayanad > Kerala (KL),Palakkad > Kerala (KL)
CausesFinancial security > Access to social security schemes and safety nets,Climate action and Community resiliency > Animal welfare & conservation,Climate action and Community resiliency > Protection of rights & legal aid
Beneficiary GroupWomen,Elderly,Persons with Disabilities,Tribal community
Beneficiary DescriptionThe project supported a total of 342 individuals from forest-fringe communities across Wayanad, Kannur, and Palakkad districts of Kerala who were affected by human–wildlife conflict. Of these, 87 were women and 255 were men. The beneficiaries were primarily small and marginal farmers, cattle owners, and daily-wage earners. Age-wise, 12 beneficiaries were between 20–30 years, 25 between 31–40, 71 between 41–50, 89 between 51–60, 87 between 61–70, 46 between 71–80, and 9 were above 80 years of age. The assistance enabled them to file ex-gratia compensation claims for crop damage, livestock loss, and property destruction caused by human–wildlife conflict.
ImpactThrough Wild Seve, we have assisted over 300 beneficiaries affected by human–wildlife conflict (HWC) in filing about 350 applications for ex-gratia compensation. This ensures timely intervention, reduces the risk of retaliatory action against wildlife, and provides much-needed support to affected communities.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Filing of ex gratia compensation 342
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