Senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Deepak Sharma, known for uncovering the Bellary mining scam worth over ₹1 lakh crore, was honored with the Eco Warrior Lifetime Achievement Award in New Delhi. The award was presented by Dr. S.P. Yadav, Director General of the International Big Cat Alliance. The event, organized by the Indian Forest Service Association and Indian Mastermind, also recognized five other officials for their contributions to wildlife conservation.
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- Deepak Sharma honored for exposing ₹1 lakh crore Bellary mining scam.
- Event held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
- Award presented by Dr. S.P. Yadav, Director General, International Big Cat Alliance.
- Five other forest officials recognized for contributions in conservation.
- Actor Randeep Hooda attended; praised wildlife conservation efforts.
- Minister Bhupender Yadav couldn’t attend due to Cabinet meeting.
- Event sponsored by GAIL, BPCL, HPCL, NTPC, and others.
- Tribute film for forest martyrs showcased by Indian Mastermind.
- National symposium on wildlife conservation held before the event.
- Photography exhibition by wildlife photographer Mohammed Aslam Warsi.
