Episode 15 with Anand | Immerse into Nature & Embrace Yourself by People of Nature Podcast published on 2024-06-20T09:41:02Z Anand Pendharkar, CEO of SPROUTS and Founder Director of SPROUTS Environment Trust, is a leading voice in conservation. Anand in his 30+ years of conservation career has mentored numerous students and has contributed extensively to research and conservation activism, especially in the Aarey Forest Movement. Listen to Anand’s journey and struggle as an openly gay person striving hard to make a mark in India’s conservation history. Let’s celebrate his conservation optimism by listening to this episode. Genre Storytelling Comment by Pranav Bhagwat Fabulous and informative talk. The details about Aarey conservation -wildlife conflict and risk of flooding in the carshed were very well presented. I am very impressed by the way of presentation and familiarization of information about conservation to the general public. The final message was very correct. 2024-07-06T14:38:19Z Comment by Shrey Anand's journey in environmental activism and conservation is incredibly inspiring! His unwavering commitment to environmentalism, despite personal challenges, is truly inspiring. His story reminds us that when passion meets purpose, positive change follows. 🌳💚 2024-07-01T18:40:10Z Comment by Santosh M What an inspiring journey. I absolutely enjoyed listening to it. Thanks a lot for sharing this. There is so much to learn from people like Mr Anand. Thank you Mr Anand for sharing your journey. 2024-06-25T15:07:12Z Comment by Vikram Batra Kudos Anand.. for following your passion and igniting the same in young minds. We all know what a conservationist would be up against, the road is long and arduous but that’s what calls for deeper reserves and fortitude… and your responses show an understanding of all that it entails and the need to focus on the long term goal, while inspiring others with your knowledge and passion…my best to you and your ilk.. wonderful podcast- great questions and thought provoking responses! 2024-06-23T18:32:51Z Comment by sangeeta gupta Interesting questions..and some 'wild' answers:) Enjoyed the conversation and the gentle,stirring messages throughout on how Anand and SPROUTS have been doing big things in tiny ways 2024-06-22T10:10:04Z Comment by Anand Rao Big congratulations for your achievements...... I am feeling very grateful for leasing your journey........ your contribution to our country is very big. I would like to meet you in person sometime soon. all the best for future achievements 2024-06-22T07:09:18Z Comment by Rahul Gaikwad Anand Sir, untiring journey of 30 years have brought lot of knowledge to all the age group which one should definitely take it from him. He is an ocean of knowledge of nature you just have to dive into it and take whatever you can take it.. its his keen interest what he have towards each part of nature, whether it be the Ocean or Glaciers or Himalaya or species.. whether small or large.. sometimes i really wonder how can a person know about all such segments and it is an area which has multidimensional objectives, not only that he also makes a journey and also ensure to work on the solution where people can live there livelihood. He is a street smart, engages mass people very well.. The outreach that he has towards the nature and the scientific things that he relates too is amazing.. We are happy to see him on Podcast.. Regards Rahul Gaikwad 2024-06-21T17:12:48Z Comment by Ranjit Mayekar A very enlightening journey covering a broad aspect of life, taking us from various Natural Zones of our country India, to the challenges in Conservation, how real the threats are, to finding your life's passion/direction and also a feel about the challenges as well as support received as an openly gay. Anand is very positive and unbiased in the way he presents the journey and leaves a message of hope. Wishing him all the best in all his endeavours. To our Mother Earth. 2024-06-21T08:59:03Z
