It was a very sad moment for everyone in Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve when we heard the news that Dandeli Wildlife Division's DCF Dr.Sunil Panwar has been transferred.Of course it is a sad moment since i never saw such a down to earth personality who nabbed many poachers,smugglers and in the same time maintained a very good relationship with staff and local people.
It will really hurt me forever if I did not mention his achievements which really helped like anything to save our DATR Wildlife.But before listing his achievements i would like to give a brief introduction about Dr Sunil Panwar .
Dr.Sunil Panwar is an IFS Officer of 2005 batch of Karnataka cadre and began his professional career in Karnataka Forest Department as Assistant Conservator of Forests at Metikuppe Wildlife Sub Division,Antharasanthe in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and even there he nabbed many smugglers and poachers including a notorious tiger poacher Venkata just before his posting to Dandeli Wildlife Division as DCF.He then has been posted to Dandeli Wildlife Division in June 2009 as Deputy Conservator of Forests.
A start of New Era in Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve:
1.Supported and encouraged front line staff in each and every moment which gave a moral support to them to work efficiently.
2.Played a vital role in declaring Dandeli forests as a Hornbill Reserve which helped in protecting the endangered Hornbill species.
3.Increased the anti poaching activities especially foot patrolling to ensure protection for wildlife.
4.Played a major role in declaring buffer area for Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve to reduce dependency on core areas.
5.Played a major role in adding additional area to Dandeli Wildlife Division which safeguarded interstate wildlife corridor.
6.Trained front-line staff on using GPS sets,camera traps and other latest science which is crucial in wildlife research and conservation.
7.Supported staff to present research papers at state and national level.
8.Nabbed many poachers and smugglers which has resulted in reducing the poaching incidents to a great extent.
9.Educated villagers and children about the importance of Wildlife Conservation in an efficient manner.
10.Shown the importance of NGO's and local people's participation in Wildlife Conservation.
11.Shown a new way of tourism to resorts and home-stays.
12.Because of his extraordinary effort ,DATR's Tiger Conservation Foundation's operation manual has been widely appreciated by Dr.Rajesh Gopal,Member Secretary of NTCA and got published in STRIPES magazine.
13.DATR got huge applauds in Global Tiger Recovery program for educating villagers on wildlife conservation.
14.Listed in Very Good Category of MOEF's Management,Effectiveness and Evaluation program.
15.Because of his constant motivation and support, talents like C R Naik got recognized at the state level by receiving prestigious Jumbo Wildlife Awards 2011.
16.Conducted a Wildlife Forensic Workshop with the help of Traffic India and WCCB for officials from different departments.
17.Because of his effort Mumbai based NGO Wildlife Conservation Trust has donated Rapid Rescue Unit to Dandeli Wildlife Division which is essential in wild animals' rescue operations.
15.Because of his constant motivation and support, talents like C R Naik got recognized at the state level by receiving prestigious Jumbo Wildlife Awards 2011.
16.Conducted a Wildlife Forensic Workshop with the help of Traffic India and WCCB for officials from different departments.
17.Because of his effort Mumbai based NGO Wildlife Conservation Trust has donated Rapid Rescue Unit to Dandeli Wildlife Division which is essential in wild animals' rescue operations.
It is very happy to know that Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve which was lagging in terms of protection and management could able to achieve such great achievements within a short period and is mainly because of Dr.Sunil Panwar.Eventhough he is working at some other place we all will remember his work always and need his suggestions at each and every moment.
On behalf of everyone I heart-fully wish all the best to Dr.Sunil Panwar for his future posting as DCF at Bidar and I am sure that even there he will gain very good name and fame.
DATR need such a wonder full officer again.
ReplyDeleteDr. Sunil sir,
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Thank you.