Amrita Devi Wildlife Protection Award

Category Name: Environment

Foundation Year of Award: 2000

Award Features: Cash Prize Rs. 100000 along with medal and a citation

Award Periodicity: Annual

Award Recipient Category: Individual/community

Objective: for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection which is recognised as having shown exemplary courage and valour or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife in the Country.

Criteria: Individual(s) and community based organisation(s) from rural areas including Gram Sabha showing exemplary courage or valour for protection of wildlife will be eligible. There will be no age limit for individuals. None of the Government official/individual is eligible for the award

International:(Country/ Brain Gain): National