Question

What is the 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award'?

Answer 1

This award has been instituted by the government of India as to remember the contribution of Amrita Devi and her other conservatives for the conservation of khejri tree (shammi in hindi) from being cut.

This award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection, which is recognized as having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife.

A cash award of rupees one lakh is presented to individuals/institutions involved in wildlife protection.