S. G. Neginhal | |
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Born | Sethuram Gopalrao Neginhal 1 May 1929 |
Died | 2 May 2021 | (aged 92)
Occupation(s) | Forest and wildlife conservationist |
Children | 5 |
Sethuram Gopalrao Neginhal (1 May 1929 – 2 May 2021) was an Indian forest official and conservationist who is credited with generating the green cover around the Indian city of Bangalore leading to the city being referred to as The Garden City. He was associated with the launch of Project Tiger and led wildlife conservation actions including development of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. In addition to being an expert on wildlife and plant life he was an awarded wildlife photographer.