# Wildlife Conservation Society - India ## Posts - [Where Theatre Meets Conservation: An Interview with Vanyavani Founders Makarand Sawant and Kunika Bansode Sawant](https://wcsindia.org/where-theatre-meets-conservation-an-interview-with-vanyavani-founders-makarand-sawant-and-kunika-bansode-sawant/): By Dipti Humraskar and Rujan Sarkar  What happens when traditional folk theatre meets sensitive and pressing conservation issues? One such outcome is Vanyavani – an initiative using the power of storytelling to ignite conversations around conservation. Founded by Makarand Sawant and Kunika Bansode Sawant, Vanyavani blends humour, emotion, and research with India’s rich folk art to reconnect people with nature – one performance at a time.  We spoke with Makarand and Kunika about their journey, the power of folk arts, and how a leopard or a vulture can become the heart of a compelling stage play.  Image: The audience, captivated by Sangeet Bibat Aakhyan’s performance Question 1: […] - [Beyond Conservation: A Story of Trust, Learning and Shared Aspirations in Nagaland’s Tribal Villages](https://wcsindia.org/beyond-conservation-a-story-of-trust-learning-and-shared-aspirations-in-nagalands-tribal-villages/): By Sourav Dutta The forests, rivers, and wildlife of Ntangki National Park have always been integral to the lives of the Kuki, Dimasa, and Zeliang communities living along its fringes. Yet, for years these culturally distinct villages in Nagaland, although living in proximity maintained limited interaction despite managing common property resources, landscapes, challenges and aspirations.  This meant that as the communities managed their lands and forests independently, common challenges of declining traditional knowledge and practices, human wildlife coexistence and problems of crop yield in shifting cultivation remained independent problems.  This changed when the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) introduced […] ## Pages - [Leadership](https://wcsindia.org/about-us/leadership/): Home / Page Leadership Board of Directors Dr. Anish Andheria Anish is the President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), which works across 160 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in 23 Indian states. A large carnivore biologist, he specializes in predator-prey dynamics and has contributed to numerous conservation projects. He holds a Ph.D. from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, and a master’s in Wildlife Biology and Conservation from NCBS, Bengaluru. He received the Carl Zeiss Conservation Award (2008) and the UAA-ICT Distinguished Alumnus Award (2017) and played a key role in founding Kids for Tigers. Dr. Jayashree Ratnam Jayashree […] - [Ad - Cars for Sale](https://wcsindia.org/opportunities-ads/ad-cars-for-sale/): Home / Page Ad – Cars for Sale Contact Details: Contact: Finance-HeadEmail: accounts@wcsindia.orgPhone: 080-2973-7455 Note: Interested buyers may contact us during working hours, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, from 10th October 2025 to 17th October 2025. Vehicle inspection and test drive available by prior appointment only. All vehicles have insurance and are in good condition. Credits: Photo – Manish Machaiah (Cover) - [Nature-Culture Fellowship](https://wcsindia.org/opportunities-ads/nature-culture-fellowship/): Home / Page Nature-Culture Fellowship Nature-Culture Fellowship (Year 4) Celebrating Nature-Culture Relationships Programme is back with our exciting Nature–Culture Fellowship for the fourth year and this time in partnership with Canopy Collective! We’re inviting early career or recent Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree holders and those who can commit full-time for the fellowship to explore and document fascinating human–nature relationships in the Northeast region of India. This six-month, full-time fellowship includes fieldwork, interviews, and creative storytelling. The fellows will document art forms, folklore, festivals, culture, traditions, beliefs, or any other human–nature connections in a systematic and scientific manner. Location: Northeast IndiaApply by: 19th October […] - [Research Intern (Mumbai)](https://wcsindia.org/opportunities-ads/research-intern-mumbai/): Home / Page Research Intern (Mumbai) We are looking for Research Interns to conduct research and conservation work for projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Programme/Sector: Human-wildlife Interactions project, Urban Biodiversity programme.  Position Type: Intern Number of Positions: Two About Us: Wildlife Conservation Society – India (WCS-India) is a Section 25 non-profit company incorporated in India and compliant with all Indian regulations. In accordance with the global mission, our overarching goal is to protect and conserve the natural environment, its flora and fauna, and in particular to preserve wildlife and wild places in India. We combine wildlife conservation […] - [Opportunities & Ads](https://wcsindia.org/opportunities-ads/): Home / Page Opportunities & Ads Research Intern (Mumbai) We are looking for Research Interns to assist with research and conservation projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Click here to learn more about the internship and apply! Nature-Culture Fellowship (Year 4) Celebrating Nature-Culture Relationships Programme is back with our exciting Nature–Culture Fellowship for the fourth year and this time in partnership with Canopy Collective!Click here to learn more and apply! Cars for Sale A selection of our vehicles is now available for sale. Click here for details. 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In accordance with the global mission, our overarching goal is to protect and conserve the natural environment, its flora and fauna, and in particular to preserve wildlife and wild places in India. We combine wildlife conservation action and strategic policy interventions with rigorous principles of conservation science and forge long-lasting productive partnerships with governmental and non-governmental partners as well as with local communities. Our conservation action addresses the overarching threats of habitat fragmentation, poaching […] - [Support Us](https://wcsindia.org/about-us/support-us/): Home / Page Support Us                              Donate Now - [Internal Policy](https://wcsindia.org/about-us/internal-policy/): Home / Page Internal Policy In ensuring a healthy work environment for all employees, WCS-India has constituted a complaint committee to address and settle any issues relating to sexual harassment of women at the workplace.  The organisation abides by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Related guidelines and rules are included here. Also included are details on how to register a complaint and follow it up. Internal Complaints Committee Constituted Internal Complaints Committee Circular – July 2025 Zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace WCS-India policy for protection from sexual harassment at workplace […] - [Home](https://wcsindia.org/): Wildlife Conservation Society – India Wildlife Conservation Society – India (WCS-India) is a Section 25 non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding India’s wildlife and natural habitats.  Guided by the global WCS mission, we focus on conserving species and ecosystems through science-based approaches, strategic policy engagement, and strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, and local communities. Our initiatives address key challenges such as habitat loss, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife conflict.By combining conservation action with community empowerment, WCS-India works to protect critical landscapes while improving the lives of people who share their environment with wildlife. 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