Sumer Singh Bhati Honored for Grassland Conservation in the Thar Desert
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sumer Singh Bhati |
| Profession | Traditional camel herder and community conservationist |
| Location | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| Conservation Area | Degrai Mata Oran (sacred grassland) |
| Key Initiative | Led Oran Bachao Padyatra (700-km, 85-day march from Tanot Mata Temple to Jaipur) |
| Grassland Restoration | Revival of native grasses: Sewan (Lasiurus sindicus) and Dhaman (Cenchrus setigerus) |
| Wildlife Conservation | Habitat for Great Indian Bustard and Asiatic caracal |
| Award Received | Rangeland Awards 2026 (global recognition) |