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‘Corbett Award' for wildlife conservation announced on legendary hunter's 150th birth anniversary
Nainital: State forest minister Subodh Uniyal on Friday announced the institution of an annual "Edward James Corbett Award" to recognise individuals, NGOs, and forest staff for exemplary contributions to wildlife conservation.
He made the announcement during an event held in Nainital's Ramnagar on the 150th birth anniversary of the legendary hunter-turned conservationist, popularly known as Jim Corbett.
Uniyal also released a Special Day Cover in Corbett's honour and unveiled a scientific poster on Uttarakhand's bear species, along with several publications from Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR).
The event at the Nagar Palika auditorium and spanning multiple entry ranges across CTR saw participation from forest officials, conservationists, students, local leaders, and members of the public.
It included an exhibition on regional biodiversity and Corbett's role in wildlife conservation, cultural programmes by local artists and a presentation by CTR director Saket Badola on Corbett's transition from hunter of man-eaters to conservationist.
Uttarakhand's Chief Wildlife Warden also highlighted Corbett's global impact on tiger protection.
A theatrical production titled Gora Sadhu, staged by the Bhor Society, depicted Corbett's work in Kumaon.
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Padma Shri awardee photographer Anup Shah also addressed the gathering, calling Corbett a pioneer in global conservation.
A panel discussion titled Corbett: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow featured experts, NGOs, forest staff, and student representatives, focusing on evolving conservation challenges. Students from the Bagh Rakshak Yojana urged public participation in safeguarding tiger reserves.
The Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti of Chhoti Haldwani, the village near Nainital which Jim Corbett set up, and also lived in, till 1947, and members of the Corbett Eco-Tourism Committee were recognised for community-based conservation work. Local colleges also participated in discussions on youth involvement in conservation.
The event concluded with a public pledge to continue Corbett's legacy of protecting India's forests and wildlife.
