fostering conservation and harmonious coexistence

Conservation through knowledge

fostering conservation and harmonious coexistence

Conservation through knowledge

North Bengal has witnessed 128 human deaths from elephant attacks between 2013 and 2018 alone.
Despite hosting just 1.8% of India’s elephant population, the region is responsible for 12% of the country’s human casualties from elephant encounters.
Nearly 500 people have been killed by elephants in the past 15 years
Electrocution remains the leading cause of unnatural elephant deaths in the region followed by train collisions and poaching.
North Bengal has witnessed 128 human deaths from elephant attacks between 2013 and 2018 alone.
Despite hosting just 1.8% of India’s elephant population, the region is responsible for 12% of the country’s human casualties from elephant encounters.
Nearly 500 people have been killed by elephants in the past 15 years
Electrocution remains the leading cause of unnatural elephant deaths in the region followed by train collisions and poaching.

Welcome to Nature and Wildlife Association (NWA)

The NWA is dedicated to mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in non-forest areas of North Bengal, encompassing the Kurseong Division, Baikunthapur Division, and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Need for Action

Human-elephant conflict continues to cause loss of lives, damage to properties and crops, and rising tension in the border communities.

NWA executes various workshops with the local community and forest staffs, involving capacity building program to minimize crop damage and conflict posed by the elephant movements.

We believe that coexistence is only possible when local people are informed, equipped, and involved.

ABOUT US

History

NWA was founded in 2019 to address the rising Human-Wildlife Conflict and promoting wildlife conservation in North Bengal.

Our Mission

To ensure a safe and sustainable future for elephants and local communities with restored habitats, and empowered communities.

Our Vision

To foster harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife through conservation, community collaboration, and habitat restoration.

OUR TEAM

Mr. Pritam Saha

President
Anujit Basu

Anujit Basu

Secretary
rupali basu

Rupali Basu Kar

Treasurer
sudeshna paul

Mrs. Sudeshna Paul

Executive Committee Member
manab bhowmick

Mr. Manab Bhowmick

Executive Committee Member
kanti barua

Mr. Kanti Barua

Executive Committee Member
somnath mitra

Mr. Somnath Mitra

Executive Committee Member