a passionate conservationist and heritage enthusiast who has dedicated his life to protecting India's natural and cultural heritage. With a background in IT, he chose to pursue his true calling in the field of conservation, inspired by his childhood experiences in Neyveli. As a member of INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage) and Co-convener of the Salem Chapter since 2010, he has been instrumental in promoting heritage conservation and education among school children and has served as a Trustee for NGOs working towards wildlife and nature conservation. Mr. Sharavanan's extensive work in wildlife conservation, restoration of water bodies, and addressing human-animal conflicts has been recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu.