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ERWiCA Foundation

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ABOUT US

Leadership

Board of Directors

Dr. L. P. Nagpurkar

Dr. L. P. Nagpurkar

Founder & Director

Visionary founder and institutional leader driving long-term environmental sustainability and organizational growth.

Dr. Mahendra Raut

Dr. Mahendra Raut

Director – Conservation

Specialist in habitat restoration and ecosystem management with extensive field expertise.

Mr. Vikas Bawankule

Mr. Vikas Bawankule

Director – Research

Senior environmental researcher guiding scientific monitoring and conservation strategy development.

Who We Are

Rooted in Science.
Driven by Action.

ERWICA Foundation is a dedicated non-profit powerhouse based in Sakoli, Bhandara. We fuse elite environmental research with rapid grassroots wildlife action to safeguard India’s biodiversity.

Our mission is to evolve environmental stewardship from a concept into a community-led movement, monitoring ecosystems with scientific precision while protecting the soul of the wild.

Wildlife
01

Wildlife Action

Aggressive on-ground protection of biodiversity across Maharashtra’s vital forest corridors.

Research
02

Eco-Research

Data-driven field monitoring to understand habitat shifts.

Wetlands
03

Wetland Defense

Securing vital water ecosystems for local species.

Governance · Board of Directors

Leadership

Board of Directors

Dr. L. P. Nagpurkar

Dr. L. P. Nagpurkar

Founder & Director

Visionary founder and institutional leader driving long-term environmental sustainability and organizational growth.

Dr. Mahendra Raut

Dr. Mahendra Raut

Director – Conservation

Specialist in habitat restoration and ecosystem management with extensive field expertise.

Mr. Vikas Bawankule

Mr. Vikas Bawankule

Director – Research

Senior environmental researcher guiding scientific monitoring and conservation strategy development.

Strategic Guidance

Advisory Board

Prof. Nishikant Shiwankar
Dr. Shubham Ambilkar
Ms. Priti Domale
Mr. Nandalal Giradkar

Community Leadership

Associate / Committee Members

Mrs. Sweta Bhute-Kamane
Prof. Vaibhav Zade
Mr. Manprakash Yedekar
Mr. Yogesh Bhendarkar
Mr. Kailash Walthare
Ms. Anushka Singh
Mr. Pranil Khobragade
Ms. Pooja Hiware
Ms. Komal Tembhurkar
Ms. Janvi Shahare
Mr. Gaurav Borkar

Our Objectives

Impact Through Action.

Environmental Research

Advancing scientific tools and biodiversity studies to understand ecological shifts with precision.

Wildlife Conservation

Aggressive habitat protection and species preservation initiatives across Maharashtra’s landscapes.

Civil Collaboration

Driving joint initiatives and policy support through strategic government partnerships.

Education & Awareness

Empowering the next generation through environmental programs in schools and colleges.

Habitat Restoration

Sustainable recovery of degraded ecosystems to bring back the original pulse of the wild.

Youth Leadership

Building a future network of environmental leaders through mentorship and field training.