Wildlife Conservation Awards

Our founder, the late Sh. Fateh Singh Rathore, worked all his life to establish the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve as a world-renowned protected area for tigers. He always took the initiative when it came to acknowledging the contributions of local individuals towards the park and started an award ceremony in 2006.

Tiger Watch awards individuals for their positive contributions towards wildlife conservation. The selection is based on exemplary work over a year, with a focus on the protection of wildlife and habitats in Rajasthan – from forest staff and frontline guards who stop poaching to villagers, researchers and organisations who protect tigers and other wildlife.

Monetary prizes are awarded to the deserving winners. The award ceremony is hosted annually on 1st March in honour of Fatehji’s death anniversary. The keynote speaker of the Fateh Singh Rathore Memorial Lecture and other dignitaries hand over the awards, and Tiger Watch commemorates the occasion in the hope that Fatehji’s work continues to inspire all those around us.

The Wildlife Conservation Awards incentivise people to work sincerely and bring about a positive change. The award not only sends a broader message of goodwill but the recipient feels proud and recognized for their achievement.

Tiger Watch has awarded nearly 250 individuals in the last 20 years.

Lifetime Achievement Awardees

Pradip Krishen (2023)

Y.K. Sahu (2019)

Note: In 2021, the Fateh Singh Rathore Award and Memorial Lecture were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards Ceremony Gallery