Draft:Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware is an Indian environmentalist, educator, conservationist, creative writer, and social worker based in Maharashtra. He serves as Sr Area Head for the Khandesh, Marathwada, and Vidarbha regions at SIP Academy India and has worked across education, environmental awareness, nature conservation, and social development.
Early Life
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware was born on 2nd December 1968 in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.
Education
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware holds qualifications in MCom, MSW, and Journalism. He is also a PhD applicant.
Career
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware has dedicated more than two decades to education, experiential learning, nature conservation, and social development.
He has been associated with SIP Academy India for nearly twenty years, where he has played a significant role in developing the Khandesh and Marathwada regions. His work focuses on experiential, inquiry-based, and nature-centric approaches to education.
He initiated the School of Environment and Nature Conservation for Children to encourage scientific curiosity and ecological sensitivity among young learners. He has also developed curricula relating to biodiversity, environmental awareness, and nature education.
Environmental Education and Conservation
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware has worked in environmental education and nature conservation, with a focus on increasing ecological awareness among children and communities.
His conservation work includes efforts relating to the Satpuda landscape and wildlife corridors in Maharashtra. He initiated the Save Satpuda campaign to raise awareness and encourage community and institutional participation in ecosystem protection.
He also pioneered the One Village, One Forest programme, which promotes Miyawaki forests in villages and urban areas of Khandesh. The programme involves community participation and ecological restoration in collaboration with institutions including SIP Academy, KBC North Maharashtra University, and Jalgaon Municipal Corporation.
Public and Institutional Roles
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware has engaged with government agencies and committees relating to environment, wildlife, and biodiversity.
He has contributed grassroots experience and educational perspectives through associations with bodies including the Regional Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Wildlife Action Plan Task Force of Maharashtra, and District Biodiversity Committees.
He was appointed by the Governor of Maharashtra as a member of the Management Council of KBC North Maharashtra University.
He also serves as President of Vivekananda Pratishthan, an educational institution in Jalgaon district.
Voluntary Associations
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware is a member of the advisory committee of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, a research and training academy based in Mumbai.
He is Executive Director of the School of Environment and Nature Conservation, a voluntary organisation run by Samarpan Sanstha in Jalgaon.
He serves as President of Vivekananda Pratishthan in Jalgaon and is associated with organisations including Satpuda Foundation-Amravati, Maharashtra Pakshi Mitra Sanghatana, Bombay Natural History Society Mumbai, Keshav Smruti Pratishthan Jalgaon, and Paryavaran Dakshata Manch Thane.
Professional Focus
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware's professional areas include:
Environmental Education Nature Conservation Biodiversity Awareness Experiential Learning Inquiry-Based Education Wildlife Conservation Social Development Community Participation Ecological Restoration Creative Writing
Known For
Rajendra Lakhichand Nannaware is known for:
Leadership in education and experiential learning Environmental and nature education Conservation efforts in the Satpuda landscape Save Satpuda campaign One Village, One Forest programme Community-based ecological restoration Social and educational development initiatives
External Links
Facebook – @RajendraLakhichandNannaware School of Environment and Nature Conservation SIP Academy India Vivekananda Pratishthan KBC North Maharashtra University