WWF recognises Rajasthan forest guard Anita Chaudhary for outstanding wildlife rescues

KOTA (RJ) MAR 26 (PTI) ANITA CHAUDHARY: a forest guard posted at Rajasthan's Shergarh sanctuary, has been conferred with the 'Machhli National Award' presented by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

The award, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to wildlife rescue and conservation and entails a Rs 50,000 cash prize, was presented at a state-level function held in Jaipur on Monday.

Chaudhary, who joined the forest department in 2016 and served at the Shergarh sanctuary for nearly a decade, has rescued more than 500 wild animals, including several rare and dangerous species. Her work often involves significant personal risk, as she has repeatedly intervened in critical situations to ensure both wildlife safety and protection of local residents.