To work towards the preservation and enhancement of India’s natural heritage, INTACH has initiated the Anirudh Bhargava INTACH Environmental Award that has been made possible with a generous grant given by Dr.Ranjit Bhargava, in the memory of his late son Anirudh Bhargava.

The award comprises a cash price of Rs.25, 000, a momento with the INTACH logo and a citation. Criteria for the award are:

• Exemplary contribution to the protection of environment through steps to stop environmental destruction or contributing to regeneration
   

• The individual should not have received a similar award from any National or International Organisation or an NGO.
   

Nomination of the award in the form of citation is received by 31st December every year. A panel of three eminent persons then evaluates these. Since its institution, the recipients of the award have been as follows:

• 2004 – Shri K. Lianthanga, Mizoram for his immense contribution in a state where there has been vast destruction of flora and fauna. His regenerated forest on donated and is an example for not only Mizoram but for the whole of the North East.
   

• 2003 – Shri Y.D. Singh, Jodhpur for his excellent contribution to the different facets of environment.
   

• 2002 - 130 INF BN (TA) ECOLOGICAL for their ecological work done in Pithoragarh, Kumaon Hills, Uttaranchal. The award was presented by the State Forest Minister and the Army Commander, Central Command to the Commanding Officer of the Pithoragarh Eco-Task Force.
   

• 2001 - Sh. M.V.Mori and the Jhalawadi Patels community residing around Visatpura in Kadi Taluka, Mehsana District (Gujarat) for preservation of the blackbuck despite the crop
   

• 1999 - Sh. Ramji Vyas, Jodhpur for protection of forest lands against all manner of encroachments inspite of official opposition
   

Deadline for the award
Convenors are requested to send Citations for this award every year by 31st December.