Nisarga Mitra Panvel is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1986 and registered under the State Government Registration Act in 1994. The organization is built on four pillars: trekking, hiking, nature education, and nature conservation. Nisarga Mitra has been a non-profit voluntary organization since its inception. The organization was founded by five dedicated individuals, including
Mr. Dhananjay Madan, Mr. Shekhar Tare, Mr. Rajan Tare, Mr. Rajesh Gadkari, and Mr. Sachin Singhasane, who shared a passion for nature and the environment. Over the years, Nisarga Mitra has undertaken various projects and initiatives, including a widespread project on Water Management and Conservation Awareness, A Portfolio of Panvel, Tree Counting in Panvel City, and A Mangrove Conservation Project in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) & Save Gadhi River Project. The organization has also played an important role in cultivating a love for nature among young people through its annual nature camps, which include activities such as nature trails, bird watching, slide shows, and first aid training. Nisarga Mitra has also been instrumental in creating awareness about special days like World Environment Day, World Wetlands Day, Vasundhara Divas, and Wildlife Week through various activities. Nisarga Mitra has been a pioneer in the field of trekking, hiking, cycling, adventure activities, and rock climbing in the state of Maharashtra. The organization conducts treks, adventure activities, cycling rides, and rock-climbing expeditions throughout the year for adventure enthusiasts. Nisarga Mitra celebrates special occasions in a unique way, such as an all-women trek for International Women's Day and waterfall rappelling, and off-road cycling rides during monsoons. Trekking and adventure activities come with risks, and with risks come responsibilities. Nisarga Mitra has played an important role in search and rescue operations for accidents happening in the mountains. The Nisarga Mitra Rescue Team has been called upon on many such occasions for help by individuals, other organizations, and government bodies such as Police & Fire Brigade. The members of the rescue team have risked their lives to help the victims of accidents during such times. Nisarga Mitra has received bravery awards, and accolades from Government bodies, Media Houses for its unparalleled work in this field. Nisarga Mitra always welcomes individuals to become part of the organization, to share their passion for nature, and to work towards nature conservation and adventure activities.
