Meet the Team
Indrabhan Singh Bundela
Panna Tiger Reserve, situated in the Vindhyan range of Northern Madhya Pradesh is a secluded patch of forest, covering an area of 543 sq km. The reserve faces severe threat from poaching as it lost all its tigers in 2009 chiefly due to hunting communities like Pardis & Baheliyas. WWF-India has been supporting this reserve since 2003 for the conservation and protection of tigers and its habitat and also to educate the children of the Pardhis.
At the forefront of this work in the field, is Indrabhan Singh Bundela. A native of Panna District, Indrabhan joined WWF-India in 2008 as a Field Officer to oversee the Pardhi project. He frequently interacts with the Pardhi children and the management of Panna Tiger Reserve to ensure the smooth running of the Residential Bridge Course which these kids attend, the successful completion of which gets them an entry into formal education. Over the years, through environment education and awareness programs, Indrabhan has developed a strong bond with these children, which has resulted in a positive shift in their attitude towards wildlife.
When asked about his experience working on this project, he says, “I have always been attracted to Panna’s natural beauty, and after completing my post graduation in History, was looking for an opportunity to work for conservation here. WWF-India provided me this chance and it has been an enriching experience. I am very attached to these kids, and am confident that with motivation and guidance in the right direction, they will be as good as any body else in the society.”
Ms. Sangita Saxena, State Director, WWF-Bhopal State office shares her experience of working with Indrabhan, “He is a dedicated and hard working field officer who is committed to WWF-India’s conservation goals. He participates eagerly in strategic and developmental planning of this project, and works well with the forest officials. The kids too are very fond of him, and attend his classes with enthusiasm.”
Panna Tiger Reserve, situated in the Vindhyan range of Northern Madhya Pradesh is a secluded patch of forest, covering an area of 543 sq km. The reserve faces severe threat from poaching as it lost all its tigers in 2009 chiefly due to hunting communities like Pardis & Baheliyas. WWF-India has been supporting this reserve since 2003 for the conservation and protection of tigers and its habitat and also to educate the children of the Pardhis.
At the forefront of this work in the field, is Indrabhan Singh Bundela. A native of Panna District, Indrabhan joined WWF-India in 2008 as a Field Officer to oversee the Pardhi project. He frequently interacts with the Pardhi children and the management of Panna Tiger Reserve to ensure the smooth running of the Residential Bridge Course which these kids attend, the successful completion of which gets them an entry into formal education. Over the years, through environment education and awareness programs, Indrabhan has developed a strong bond with these children, which has resulted in a positive shift in their attitude towards wildlife.
When asked about his experience working on this project, he says, “I have always been attracted to Panna’s natural beauty, and after completing my post graduation in History, was looking for an opportunity to work for conservation here. WWF-India provided me this chance and it has been an enriching experience. I am very attached to these kids, and am confident that with motivation and guidance in the right direction, they will be as good as any body else in the society.”
Ms. Sangita Saxena, State Director, WWF-Bhopal State office shares her experience of working with Indrabhan, “He is a dedicated and hard working field officer who is committed to WWF-India’s conservation goals. He participates eagerly in strategic and developmental planning of this project, and works well with the forest officials. The kids too are very fond of him, and attend his classes with enthusiasm.”
Indrabhan Singh Bundela at the project site near Panna Tiger Reserve