Animal Rescuer  

Manoj Gogoi, a wildlife conservationist from Assam, has dedicated his life to rescuing and rehabilitating over 6,000 animals. He has established a rescue centre and earned recognition for his unwavering commitment to protecting the region's biodiversity.

Image credits: Nitu Doley (Kaziranga Watchers)

Piraram Dhayal initiated the rescue of injured animals in 1998. He often brought animals home, treated them and released them into the forest. Over time, his efforts gained momentum, as he began receiving support from his family and various organizations.

Sushma Singh, a resident of Patiala, founded an NGO named Chaupaiyaan Jeev Raksha Foundation to provide care to the homeless animals. She considers it her responsibility to provide food and medical treatment for them. Apart from running an animal shelter home, she also feeds 300 strays every day.

Uttar Pradesh’s Mukesh Dixit took on the responsibility of running the animal shelter in the year 2015. He created social media pages for raising funds for the Gaushala. Presently, he takes care of 198 animals in his ‘Anaath Gau Seva Ashram.’