Youth Sensitization Program
Praful Sawarkar
The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) runs the Youths Sensitisation Program to promote awareness, safety, and employment readiness among young people in the buffer zone.
Program Goals :
- Reduce human–wildlife conflict through awareness
- Share free skill–training opportunities offered by TATR
- Strengthen community engagement in forest conservation
Key Highlights :
- 2720 youth participants from 77 buffer villages
- Regular community meetings for dialogue and awareness
- Focus on wildlife behaviour and safety protocols for:
- Tigers
- Leopards
- Bears
- Snakes
Training Opportunities Promoted :
- Hospitality Management
- Solar LED & Home Appliance Repair
- Pre-Recruitment Training for government roles
Why It Matters :
- Encourages youth participation in eco-tourism and conservation
- Reduces dependency on forest resources
- Empowers youth with job-ready skills
- Builds a cooperative relationship between locals and forest authorities
By educating and involving the youth, TATR is building a generation that not only understands wildlife but actively participates in protecting it—securing both livelihoods and landscapes for the future.
