Back in 1988, as teenager we did not have a slightest idea that we would initiate a full time NGO that will strive to environmentally sensitize thousands of youth if not millions. Voluntary Nature Conservancy (VNC) was born in the minds of a few young zealous friends with ideas of sharing simple joy of bird watching, cycling in the midst of nature, and enjoying being in nature’s lap at the outskirts of urban habitats. It’s said passion and efforts are true friends of constructive change.
Presently, VNC formally known as ‘Vidyanagar Nature Club’ (registered as Public Charitable Trust No: E/2659/Anand, Gujarat, India) is one of the most versatile grass root NGOs working for the cause of environment. Its working areas are inclusive of community based environmental programs, wildlife conservation through research, sustainable education programs at grass root levels and schools, close to nature hobby development efforts and programs for reducing pollution, eco-friendly drives, tree plantation programs and much more. VNC stands strong in conserving the environmental treasures of Vallabh Vidyanagar and Gujarat at large. VNC stands tall due to a committed team of volunteers who are the back bone of the activities and hence it’s aptly gets its name as ‘Voluntary Nature Conservancy’. The team at VNC is dedicated to conserve environment and make sustainable efforts towards the same. The team believes in being rooted in the community and clarity of work; as a result complete transparency in the transactions (related to both fiscal and non-fiscal matters i.e. economic clarity and clarity of work) is maintained. This is also done to uphold the faith bestowed on us by our supporters, donors and volunteers.
Governing body consists of five Trustees, which is guided by five member Advisory committee.
Honorary Advisors to VNC
Founder trustee of WWF- for nature, India, Member of Honor – WWF-International, Ex. Board member – Wildlife Institute of India, Ex. Member – Indian national committee of IUCN, Ex. Member -Indian Board for Wildlife Govt. of India, Ex. Executive Vice Chairman – National Wastelands Development Board Govt. of India, Ex. Member- National Committee of Environmental Planning & Coordination Govt. of India, Ex. Member – National Committee of Environmental Planning Govt. of India, Ex. Member – National Environmental Advisory Committee Govt. of India, Ex. Vice Chairman & Founding Member, Board of Governors – Indian Institute of Forest Management Ministry of Environmental & Forest, Govt. of India, Ex. “Eminent Environmentalist” Member- National Environmental Council, Govt. of India, Ex. Chairman- Policy & Planning Advisory Committee TRAFFIC India, Founder Member, Board of Governors- Foundation for Ecological Security, New Delhi. These are the few environmental positions held apart from his several professional posts.
Ex-Chairperson of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Chairperson- Foundation for Ecological Security & Shri Krishna Medical Hospital, Director od Rserve Bank of India, Director in several companies of Tata Group. Among several awards received by her include Padma Bhushan (one of the highest national Honour)by the Govt. of India; bestowed with Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar for her whole hearted efforts for conservation of Environment, she is also board member of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and many other similar organizations.
is a plant taxonomist in Department of Bio-Sciences, Sardar Patel University. Author of book on trees of Charotar region & a well – known environmental enthusiast. +919824536216 [email protected]
Managing Trustee of Ahmedabad Nature Lovers Association, Communicator by profession, proficient Camp Director for several hundred environment education camps held since 1985 till date. +919426300078 [email protected]
Ex Chairperson ‘The Sardar Gunj Mercantile Co-op Bank ltd’, Ex. Trustee- Angles Education Society, are few positions held among numerous others, he was leading trader, businessman and also an environmentalist at heart.
Honorary Trustees of VNC India
Founder & Honorary Managing Trustee Initiated nature club activities while studying in school, attended Nature leadership training at Khadakvasla, associated with many organizations like Friends of the Earth, World Wildlife Fund, Green Peace etc. to name a few. He is founder & fulltime trustee of VNC, looks after all day to day activities. He is also Co-opted Member: Animal Welfare Board of India, Government of India. Honorary Wildlife Warden: Anand district, by Govt. of Gujarat. Secratary: Bhaikaka Foundation, Trustee: Sardar Vallabhbhai Trust.
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He is well acclaimed at national and international level as a Photographer. Although latest to join the Board of Trustees, he has been one of the most passionate supporters of VNC and its activities; he looks after public relation and fund raising for VNC. +919825028081 [email protected]
One of the founder trustee of VNC, he has helped in conducting many environment education camps at various places,, he also looks after several awareness campaigns, looks after financial part of the organization. +919898120777 [email protected]
He took training at Kahadakvasla for ‘Nature leadership’ he helps in general administration; he is promoter of VNC since its inception in 1988. +919824624601 [email protected]
Born in India’s one of the most forested state, Madhya Pradesh, she has strong affection for the greens, she looks after volunteer coordination and also helps in maintaining daily accounts. +912692230143 [email protected]
Honorary Trustees of VNC USA
Voluntary Nature Conservancy Inc. Randolph, NJ USA.
In August 2014, VNC got registered as (NPO) public charity with IRS and has been assigned Tax ID # 0477678774 & EIN:47-1531159
VNC USA is a tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
All contributions to VNC are tax deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations.
You may contact either trustee in USA or [email protected] for information on how your contribution will be utilized.
She is founder trustee of VNC USA, she has conducted several fund raising events, she looks after donor coordination and public relation, looks after financial part of the organization, in USA she has been voice and face of VNC & its activities. +1-201-572-4390 [email protected]
He is senior most trustees and with very long experience in organisation management, he has played vital role in formation of VNC USA. +1-732-261-5506 [email protected]
Born and brought up in India, he was passionate supporter and volunteer of VNC and its activities now settled in USA, he has strong affection for the wildlife, he looks after fundraising and volunteer coordination. +1-224-323-2014 [email protected]
Associations & Collabrations of VNC
National
- ANALA [Ahmedabad Nature Lovers Association], Ahmedabad, (since our inception)
- BJVM Commerce College, V V Nagar, Gujarat.
- Community Science Center, S P University.
- Department of Bio-science, Sardar Patel University.
- Dhara Biotech, Sarsa, Anand.
- Forest Department, Anand Division.
- Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), Anand.
- N V Patel Science College, V V Nagar.
- Nature Club Surat, Gujarat.
- Nature Education & Environment Development School, Baroda.
- Society for Action & Research (SOAR), Ahmedabad.
- The Corbett Foundation, Mumbai.
- The Duleep Matthai Nature Conservation Trust, Anand.
- VP & RPTP Science College, V V Nagar, Gujarat.
- Wildlife Trust of India, Gujarat division.
- And many other similar institutions, Schools, Colleges etc.
International
- VNC is a special NGO member with GEA(Global Environmental Action)’s Virtual Globe, Japan. VNC has attended 5 seminars and summits held in Japan, hosted by them.
- VNC is accredited NGO by GEF (Global Environmental Facility, Washington DC, USA) GEF is flagship agency of UN for Environmental funding.
- VNC is member of SAYEN (South Asia Youth & Environment Network) which is supported by UNEP (United Nation’s Environment Program).
- VNC is registered with JEEF (Japan’s Environmental Education Forum)
- VNC is also member with: EGA, (Environmental Grant Makers association)
- Mountain Forum, Nepal.
- The Rufford Foundation, UK.
- Idea Wild, USA.