Our story
A Rocha India is a part of the A Rocha international consortium which is based in 22 countries across 5 continents. A Rocha India was founded in 2003 as a public charity aimed at the conservation of wildlife and wild spaces in Bannerghatta National Park.
Our primary objectives are to develop education programs, sustainable practices, ecological and social science research, aimed at addressing key conservation issues in our focal area.
Our main focus is to promote human-wildlife coexistence and decrease habitat and biodiversity loss. We do this through:
- Conducting biodiversity assessments across the Eastern Ghats landscape which inform us of temporal and spatial trends.
- Using applied research to look for practical solutions for conserving wildlife and habitats, and promoting human-wildlife coexistence.
- Providing alternative sources of income and securing community livelihoods.
- Promoting nature based environmental education programs and community outreach to improve human-wildlife relations.
As an organization we believe in operating via these 5 big ideas, that form our structural pillars:
Habitat
Addressing issues related to land, water and infrastructure that make up habitat for biodiversity. With the aim of improving & rejuvenating degraded habitats, we are comprehensively exploring the impacts of climate change & implementing smart solutions at the grassroots level to build climate resilience among local communities and ecosystems.
Eradication of alien species of invasive alien species
Grassroots afforestation program
Waterbody restoration
Developing organic farming practices
Campaigns
Employing citizen science & environmental education programs we are reaching minds through outreach, awareness and sensitization activities within the local and global context. We work with students, communities & organizations to influence change for conservation via education, art, media & science.
Mitigation
Ensuring sound management of wildlife species and resolution of negative human-wildlife interactions through the principles of research. We study the dynamics of local communities in forest fringe areas, the natural world around them and the impacts of their confluence, with a special focus on mitigating Human–wildlife conflict and promoting coexistence.
PRT for conflict resolution
Early warning system using signal boards
EaDDS
Restoring wildlife corridors
Synthesis of ecological information through wildlife monitoring
Advocacy
Engaging and influencing stakeholders to influence policy change. We create opportunities for policy makers, law enforcers and local village councils to interact and form equitable governance policies to benefit conservation. Using tools like social media and manifesting policies to direct change.
Welfare
Empowering communities while addressing issues that affect their physical, mental and social well-being. Park-edge communities that are forest dependent and most vulnerable to environmental impacts are our priority. We systematically work among them to alleviate lifestyles, augment livelihoods and build resilience and capacity for a secure future.
Fast-track Ex-gratia schemes
Environment education through digital literacy
Village hygiene concern
Aiding rural infrastructure development
© 2025 A Rocha India
National Office & Field Study Centre
#13, Kaserguppe Village,
Bilwardahalli (Dakle), Bannerghatta (Post),
Jigani (Hobli), Anekal (Taluk),
Bangalore South-560083
Karnataka – IN