Valmik Thapar, India’s renowned conservationist and extensively referred to as India ‘Tiger Man’, passed away at the age of 73. He die on Saturday morning at his Kautilya Marg house in Delhi. He have been combating most cancers. He cremated on the Lodhi Electric Crematorium at 3:30 in afternoon.
Valmik Thapar Passed away at 73
Thapar, a towering determine in India’s conservation landscape, committed over 4 decades of his life to flora and fauna safety, with a special attention on tigers. He co-based the Ranthambhore Foundation in 1988, a non-governmental organization targeted on network based conservation efforts. He become a vocal advocate for stronger anti-poaching laws and the renovation of natural tiger habitats. He frequently pushing for the demarcation of distinctive zones free from people interference.
Reacting to Thapar’s loss of life, Congress chief Jairam Ramesh paid tribute, said, “Valmik Thapar, a legendary determine in the world of conservation during the last four decades. It is a notable loss.” Highlights Thapar’s role in keeping Ranthambore, Jairam Ramesh said, “Today’s Ranthambore, specially, is a testimony to his deep dedication and zeal.”
India Tiger Men serve 150 government panels
Thapar’s father, Romesh Thapar, was a famous journalist. His aunt is historian Romila Thapar, and his cousin, journalist Karan Thapar. Thapar married theatre artist Sanjana Kapoor, daughter of actor Shashi Kapoor, and they have a son.
Valmik Thapar served on over 150 government panels, which include the National Board for Wildlife led by the high minister. In 2005, he appointed to the UPA government Tiger Task Force. Though the final report by project force, chaired by environmentalist Sunita Narain, promoted people-animal coexistence, Thapar submitted a note, caution that such optimism need to endanger tigers. He argued that huge tracts of land must maintained only for natural world if tigers to survive in the end.
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