My self Umakant Chavan. I m working with banking & software sector in Kolhapur. MS.
I like to travel and discover new places and like catch it in my camera.... also working on wildlife conservation in Western Ghat. I have NGO for Wildlife and nature conservation named as Sahyadri conservation society.
My specialty is Ophiology but like to gathering Info on all Endemic Species.
Presently Working as Nature Conservator, Study on Snakes Habitat Conservation & Sacred Grove (Devraai) Protection in Western Ghat.
EDUCATION
◆ 10th - Bhavani High School, Satara, Maharashtra.
◆ Graduated 2003 Shivaji University, Kolhapur Bachelor’s degree in Arts.
◆ PG Diploma in Environment Protection Management 2012.
◆ Favorite subjects - Art, Wildlife, History, reading, Music, Photography.
◆ Active Member of Nisargamitra (NGO) Nature & Wildlife Protection;
◆ Working as manager with Bank in Kolhapur.(M.S.)
◆ Study in Shivaji University PG DEPM (Environment Science) Project submitted on – Snakes Found in Western Ghats 2012. (Amba Forest Area)
ACTIVITIES:
● Participate in International Documentary On ‘Kass Paltue’ 2010. From EMRC Pune.
· Wildlife &“Devrai” (Sacred Grove &Traditional Conservative Forest) Photography Exhibition in Dec. 2011
● Participate in Wildlife Week Every Year by Nisargamitra.
● Research & Lectures on Sparrow & Crow demolition from Local Area.
● Demonstration on Snakes in Maharashtra by Slide show & Informative Documentaries.
● Project Incharge of “Devrai Conservation Programme 2011”
● Participate against Mining Project in buffer area (Ringewadi – Malkapur).
● More than 500 Lectures on Snake habitat conservation.
● Participation in ECO Friendly Holi every Year.
● Rally for Western Ghat ConservationfromKolhapur toKanyakumari on Bike 2900 km.
ACHIVEMENTS & AWARDS:
◆ Honored by Mr. Dipak Mhaisekar CEO of ZP Kolhapur. ‘Yuva Puraskar - 2012’ on Feb for Wildlife conservation & Environment Protection by Jansawsthya Dakshata Samiti, Kolhapur.
◆ Honored by Mayor of Kolhapur Mrs. Kadambari Kawale for Devrai Conservation Exhibition Programme. 2011
◆ Honored by Dy. Collector Mr. Dhulas For Nature Conservation. 2011
◆ Honored by Kirloskar Vasundhar International Film Festival 2012 Nature Conservation Documentary ‘Amhala Pan Jagayche Ahe’ 2nd Award.
◆ Honored by Kirloskar Vasundhar International Film Festival 2012 Water Pollution Photography ‘Panchaganga Pollution’ 3rd Award.
◆ Honored by HOD & MO Govt Hospital Kolhapur Mr. S. R. Jagatap& Mr. Yadav For Snakes Habitat Conservation & Info. Exhibition July 2012
◆ Publish a book of “Devrai” – Sacred Groves after a 3 year struggle for conservation the ancient cultural forests which has conserved by few traditions. 11 Aug 2013.
◆ Recently Honored in Delhi by Hon'ble Central minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of road Transport and Highway Shipping, in present of Mr. Rao n Singh, Minister of PWD and Forest haryana, Mr. Raghav Chandra Chairman of National Highway Authority of India. Mr AK Bhattacharya, Director, National green highway mission India. Mr Anuj Sharma, DGM National Green Highway Mission. July 2016
◆ Held many Interviews on TV channels and Radios for Wildlife conservation and nature..
WORK HISTORY
● Manager in Bank.
● Working as Snake Friend & Snake Rescue Expert from last 14 years.
● Save Biodiversity Programme in Western Ghats.
● Travel Kolhapur to Kanyakumari 2900kms on Bike for Western Ghat Conservation -Dec 2011. & 2013
● Saved near about 2000+ snakes Rescue from Critical Condition.
● Saved more than 200 birds from Electricity wire & Chinese Manja.
● To arrange camps for student to know wildlife & Environment.
● Participate in many rallies like ‘Vasundhara Bachao’ Sakal – Tree Plantation.
● From 8 years works snake friend in Kolhapur City.
● Participate in Flora &Fauna Studies on Maeghat & Tadoba. Feb 2012.
● Participate on Save Western Ghat Conclave 2 Dec 2012. Mahabaleshwar.
WORKING CONDITIONS
On field location travel to remote areas & Forest for long periods of time, work in uncomfortable and/or dangerous surroundings, risking injury or illness. Work on in Jungle area for Nocturnal snakes behavior study Snakes (Malabar Pit viper) & Amphibians (Malabar gliding frogs & Amboli Bush Frog) shoots.
WORK DESCRIPTION
Study on wildlife animals in their natural habitat accepts assignment from editor or comes up with photo-story idea and pitches it to editors; researches background information;
- Work as Wildlife photographer for Ad Agencies & News Paper Work as Profile photographer (Outdoor only)
- Documentaries on Forts of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj.
- Documentaries on Western Ghat Wildlife in Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary & Amba forest Snakes Habitat Demolition by tourism. (Got Second Prize in Vasundhara International Film Festival 2012)
CLOSE-UP
! “Being knowledgeable about your subject makes it easier for you to get a picture that nobody else could get.”
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good eyesight;(Even Night) true-color vision; stamina; coordination; Efficiency; good physical condition; manual dexterity; Artistic ability; independence; flexibility; perseverance; patience; concentration; self-discipline; initiative; curiosity; originality; willingness to work outdoors in all weather and ignore unpleasant conditions; business sense.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Know all snakes of Maharashtra with details portfolio. I have knowledge about near about 100 Medicinal plant more than 150 species of butterfly more than 150 species of birds. Photography experience and extensive portfolio minimum. Bachelor’s degree in Arts & PG diploma in Environment Science.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Addresses are current as of publication date.
Web Site:
http://tehelka.com/story_main54.asp?filename=Ne131012SNAKE.asp/
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/89623/view/National Geographic Channel Publication.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/89625/view/National Geographic Channel Publication.
http://www.indianaturewatch.net/view_cat.php?tag=umakant.chavan
Own Blog :http://www.umakantschavan.blogspot.in - Life in wildlife
My Contact :- 09657744283. Whats app - 8055526060
FB ID - umakant chavan90.
Mail ID - umakant_chavan214@yahoo.com
umakant.chavan421@gmail.com
I like to travel and discover new places and like catch it in my camera.... also working on wildlife conservation in Western Ghat. I have NGO for Wildlife and nature conservation named as Sahyadri conservation society.
My specialty is Ophiology but like to gathering Info on all Endemic Species.
Presently Working as Nature Conservator, Study on Snakes Habitat Conservation & Sacred Grove (Devraai) Protection in Western Ghat.
EDUCATION
◆ 10th - Bhavani High School, Satara, Maharashtra.
◆ Graduated 2003 Shivaji University, Kolhapur Bachelor’s degree in Arts.
◆ PG Diploma in Environment Protection Management 2012.
◆ Favorite subjects - Art, Wildlife, History, reading, Music, Photography.
◆ Active Member of Nisargamitra (NGO) Nature & Wildlife Protection;
◆ Working as manager with Bank in Kolhapur.(M.S.)
◆ Study in Shivaji University PG DEPM (Environment Science) Project submitted on – Snakes Found in Western Ghats 2012. (Amba Forest Area)
ACTIVITIES:
● Participate in International Documentary On ‘Kass Paltue’ 2010. From EMRC Pune.
· Wildlife &“Devrai” (Sacred Grove &Traditional Conservative Forest) Photography Exhibition in Dec. 2011
● Participate in Wildlife Week Every Year by Nisargamitra.
● Research & Lectures on Sparrow & Crow demolition from Local Area.
● Demonstration on Snakes in Maharashtra by Slide show & Informative Documentaries.
● Project Incharge of “Devrai Conservation Programme 2011”
● Participate against Mining Project in buffer area (Ringewadi – Malkapur).
● More than 500 Lectures on Snake habitat conservation.
● Participation in ECO Friendly Holi every Year.
● Rally for Western Ghat ConservationfromKolhapur toKanyakumari on Bike 2900 km.
ACHIVEMENTS & AWARDS:
◆ Honored by Mr. Dipak Mhaisekar CEO of ZP Kolhapur. ‘Yuva Puraskar - 2012’ on Feb for Wildlife conservation & Environment Protection by Jansawsthya Dakshata Samiti, Kolhapur.
◆ Honored by Mayor of Kolhapur Mrs. Kadambari Kawale for Devrai Conservation Exhibition Programme. 2011
◆ Honored by Dy. Collector Mr. Dhulas For Nature Conservation. 2011
◆ Honored by Kirloskar Vasundhar International Film Festival 2012 Nature Conservation Documentary ‘Amhala Pan Jagayche Ahe’ 2nd Award.
◆ Honored by Kirloskar Vasundhar International Film Festival 2012 Water Pollution Photography ‘Panchaganga Pollution’ 3rd Award.
◆ Honored by HOD & MO Govt Hospital Kolhapur Mr. S. R. Jagatap& Mr. Yadav For Snakes Habitat Conservation & Info. Exhibition July 2012
◆ Publish a book of “Devrai” – Sacred Groves after a 3 year struggle for conservation the ancient cultural forests which has conserved by few traditions. 11 Aug 2013.
◆ Recently Honored in Delhi by Hon'ble Central minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of road Transport and Highway Shipping, in present of Mr. Rao n Singh, Minister of PWD and Forest haryana, Mr. Raghav Chandra Chairman of National Highway Authority of India. Mr AK Bhattacharya, Director, National green highway mission India. Mr Anuj Sharma, DGM National Green Highway Mission. July 2016
◆ Held many Interviews on TV channels and Radios for Wildlife conservation and nature..
WORK HISTORY
● Manager in Bank.
● Working as Snake Friend & Snake Rescue Expert from last 14 years.
● Save Biodiversity Programme in Western Ghats.
● Travel Kolhapur to Kanyakumari 2900kms on Bike for Western Ghat Conservation -Dec 2011. & 2013
● Saved near about 2000+ snakes Rescue from Critical Condition.
● Saved more than 200 birds from Electricity wire & Chinese Manja.
● To arrange camps for student to know wildlife & Environment.
● Participate in many rallies like ‘Vasundhara Bachao’ Sakal – Tree Plantation.
● From 8 years works snake friend in Kolhapur City.
● Participate in Flora &Fauna Studies on Maeghat & Tadoba. Feb 2012.
● Participate on Save Western Ghat Conclave 2 Dec 2012. Mahabaleshwar.
WORKING CONDITIONS
On field location travel to remote areas & Forest for long periods of time, work in uncomfortable and/or dangerous surroundings, risking injury or illness. Work on in Jungle area for Nocturnal snakes behavior study Snakes (Malabar Pit viper) & Amphibians (Malabar gliding frogs & Amboli Bush Frog) shoots.
WORK DESCRIPTION
Study on wildlife animals in their natural habitat accepts assignment from editor or comes up with photo-story idea and pitches it to editors; researches background information;
- Work as Wildlife photographer for Ad Agencies & News Paper Work as Profile photographer (Outdoor only)
- Documentaries on Forts of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj.
- Documentaries on Western Ghat Wildlife in Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary & Amba forest Snakes Habitat Demolition by tourism. (Got Second Prize in Vasundhara International Film Festival 2012)
CLOSE-UP
! “Being knowledgeable about your subject makes it easier for you to get a picture that nobody else could get.”
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good eyesight;(Even Night) true-color vision; stamina; coordination; Efficiency; good physical condition; manual dexterity; Artistic ability; independence; flexibility; perseverance; patience; concentration; self-discipline; initiative; curiosity; originality; willingness to work outdoors in all weather and ignore unpleasant conditions; business sense.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Know all snakes of Maharashtra with details portfolio. I have knowledge about near about 100 Medicinal plant more than 150 species of butterfly more than 150 species of birds. Photography experience and extensive portfolio minimum. Bachelor’s degree in Arts & PG diploma in Environment Science.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Addresses are current as of publication date.
Web Site:
http://tehelka.com/story_main54.asp?filename=Ne131012SNAKE.asp/
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/89623/view/National Geographic Channel Publication.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/89625/view/National Geographic Channel Publication.
http://www.indianaturewatch.net/view_cat.php?tag=umakant.chavan
Own Blog :http://www.umakantschavan.blogspot.in - Life in wildlife
My Contact :- 09657744283. Whats app - 8055526060
FB ID - umakant chavan90.
Mail ID - umakant_chavan214@yahoo.com
umakant.chavan421@gmail.com
hi where can i buy Devrai book?
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