G.V. Reddy - a forward thinking officer of the wildlife department

G. V. Reddy: In the recent past, another name has begun to be associated with the pioneering work being done at the Ranthambore National Park - G. V. Reddy. This officer with the wildlife department of India is a man with no confusion in his mind about what he aims to achieve. Talking to him leaves you in no doubt that he not only knows what his goals are, but also is sure of the steps necessary to achieve them. With a slightly more scientific bent of mind, his target area differs from most others one speaks to in the same line. His target areas are the villages surrounding the park, alternative fuel supplies for them, the neighbouring cattle grazing areas, the education of a smaller group of individuals who can then spread their learning further.

He is definite in his mind that if the problems of these target areas caused due to the creation of a National Park in their vicinity can be solved, the woes of the reserve will automatically get ironed out. Therefore, eradicating the problems faced by the forest and it's inhabitants, including the tiger.