Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India

  CPREEC EIACP PC – RP, Chennai conducted Mission LiFE Awareness Programme under the seven themes at Guru Nanak College, Velachery, Chennai - 60042 on 31.1.2026. A total of 68 students and 3 staff participated and took the pledge on Mission LiFE. Awareness   pamphlets were distributed to all the participants.

  CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, The GSDP valedictory function of the Certificate Course on Micro-Entrepreneur NTFP (Non Timber Forest Produce): Plant Origin – Coconut Shells & Fibre Handicraft for ST was held on 28th January, 2026 at Pandalur, The Nilgiris.  Mr. Krishnamoorthy, sub inspector of police, Devala, and Mr Mahesh, principal i/c, The Nilgiris were the Chief Guests and highlighted the importance of Skill development. Dr. P. Sudhakar, Director and EIACP Coordinator, CPREEC, Chennai presided over the function and distributed the tools and Course Completion Certificate to the trainees. Mr M Kumaravelu, Field Officer, CPREEC, The Nilgiris organized and coordinated the programme.

CPREEC EIACP PC RP GSDP certificate course on “Micro Entrepreneur NTFP Plant Origin -                Coconut Shell and Fibre Handicrafts” for SC was inaugurated on 23.1.2026 at Pandalur Town,                The Nilgiris. Mr F. Robert, former President, Rotary club, Gudalur valley & NGC District coordinator, Gudalur inaugurated the program, Ms Vijayakumari, Trustee RK Trust, Gudalur felicitated the gathering and Mr. Kumaravelu, Field Officer, CPREEC emphasized the objectives of the course.

  CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Green Skill Developement Programme (GSDP) 2024 - Trainee Mrs. Shilpa Mondal from Andaman is participating in the 15-day PM Vishwakarma Mela being held in New Delhi.

  ·         CPREEC EIACP PC - RP, Chennai has brought out its latest EIACP Newsletter ‘Eco-Heritage.com’ October to December, 2025, Vol. XXIV, No. 3 Click on the below link to read: https://eiacp.moef.gov.in/file/EIACP%20Newsletter_October%20to%20December%202025_Vol.XXIV_No_compressed1767855394984111.pdf

  A seminar on Sacred Groves of South India, organized by CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai was held on Saturday, 20.12.2025 to celebrate the Centenary of Dr M. S. Swaminathan, Founder Chairman of CPREEC. Dr. Sultan Ismail, Governing Body Member CPREEC & Member, Tamilnadu State Planning Commission inaugurated the seminar. Dr. Nanditha Krishna, Honorary Secretary, CPREEC presided over the function. Eight eminent speakers delivered talks on various topics covering the Sacred Groves of South India. 125 students and Assistant Professors from various colleges and 30 members of the general public participated in the programme.