Solid waste management
Awareness Drives
SNM uses awareness drives as a bridge to connect the stake holders with the conservation program. Depending on the target group Sahyadri has conducted conservation awareness drives. The awareness drives are conducted with the following broad objectives:
Local Field Managers
•Refresher course about the conservation work through practical session
•Interaction with the other field managers to understand their issues
•Get the most up to date information about the conservation work elsewhere
Villagers
•Field informers
•Practice “Dos and Donts” in day to day life
•Empowerment to build conservation centric micro enterprises
Volunteers
•Prepare team of trained local volunteers
•Educate people through informal discussions
•Conduct awareness programs
•Educate tourists
•Participate in turtle festivals
Government Officials
•Compliance support in the conservation program
•Establish connection with villagers
Young Minds
•Plant the nature conservation seed in young minds
•Reach families through various school and college events
Tourists
•Practice responsible tourism
•Support the village level conservation program
