The fund is being managed and handled by the forest department. Deputy Conservator of Forest, Sandeep Kumar has been heading the Gir Welfare Fund (GWF).
"In order to build a healthy atmosphere for the conservation of the
lion and bridge the gap between villagers and forest officials, the idea
to organize such a meet came up during the meeting with the Chief
Conservator of Forest, Gir R L Meena," said Kumar.
About 186
participants have already registered for the various events which have
been lined up for the three-day event. It will be inaugurated by
Principal Chief Conservator of forest wildlife, C N Pandey. It will also
induce discipline and a sense of responsibility towards conservation of
the lion.
Officials said that at a time when lions are getting
out of the sanctuary and moving to other parts of Saurashtra, it was
necessary to have a healthy relationship between the forest department
and villagers.
This event will help develop a network base.
"In case of any casualty or emergency, it will be these sportsmen who
become informers. Also they will get to know beat guards who are
deployed in their area," said an official.
Source: http://articles.imesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-20/ahmedabad/36445564_1_forest-wildlife-principal-chief-conservator-forest-department
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