Pilibhit, Sept. 13 -- In a significant initiative aimed at recognising the contribution and improving the safety and economic security of frontline wildlife protectors, BJP MLA Dr Rajeshwar Singh honoured Bagh Mitras, forest personnel, guides and drivers at Mustafabad in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and announced several welfare measures for them.

The programme was the 10th wildlife conservation event organised by Environment Warriors in the Terai region in association with Shri Maa Pitambara Baglamukhi Siddhi Peeth Uttarakhand Trust on Saturday.

The event was attended by Puranpur MLA Baburam Paswan, Manish Singh, IFS, DFO Pilibhit, internationally acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu, Ambika Mishra, founder of Environment Warriors a...