“संरक्षण करें। पुनर्स्थापित करें। वन्य के संग सह-अस्तित्व में रहें।”
India’s wild places hold the stories of rivers that have shaped civilizations, forests that shelter ancient wisdom, and creatures that have walked this land long before us. Vanya Bharat, a Roots & Shoots India initiative, is a call to rediscover, protect, and celebrate this living natural heritage.
Inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall’s vision of compassionate leadership, Vanya Bharat empowers young people to become stewards of nature. Through immersive experiences, indigenous wisdom, and hands-on conservation action, it fosters a deep, lifelong connection between people and the wild.
From the soaring Himalayas to the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, from the coral-rich shores of the Andaman seas to the open grasslands of central India, Vanya Bharat brings people back to the landscapes that sustain us all. It is a call to observe, engage, and inspire—to see the beauty and resilience of the wild, to take action in protecting it, and to spark a movement of hope, restoration, and coexistence.
At its heart, Vanya Bharat is also a platform for young wildlife photographers and storytellers—those who capture fleeting moments of the natural world and turn them into powerful messages for change. Their images don’t just document nature; they ignite action, shift perspectives, and remind us of what we stand to lose if we don’t act.
This is not just a program. It is a movement. A promise. A call to the wild.
Join us. Stand for the wild. Be part of Vanya Bharat.