Chirag Panwar
Founder and Programme Director. Ecological restorer, conservation practitioner and nature entrepreneur, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Chirag Panwar founded Keshav Jeev-Van Foundation out of a long-standing interest in nature, animal welfare, biodiversity and ecological restoration. As Founder and Programme Director, he leads the Foundation's programmes, manages its projects and works with schools, colleges, communities and conservation partners.
His background combines business and fieldwork. He holds an MBA in Human Resources and a BBA, and has hands-on experience in native plantation, nursery operations, wildlife habitat creation, pond restoration, landscaping and animal care. He also founded The Keshav Farm, a separate green-services enterprise in Jaipur, which is not part of the Foundation.
His approach to conservation begins with understanding a place before acting on it, and with bringing people along: students, farmers, neighbours, experts and institutions.
A personal inspiration
His outlook is inspired by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj (opens the BAPS website in a new tab) (Pujya Sadhu Keshavjivandasji), the spiritual guru of BAPS. His life and teachings inspire Chirag to value humility, compassion, selflessness, discipline and service without expectation.
These values shape how he understands his responsibility towards nature, animals and all living beings: approaching conservation with compassion, working with sincerity, respecting different perspectives and striving for harmony between people and the natural world. For him, caring for nature is not limited to planting trees or protecting individual species. It is about understanding the interconnectedness of life, healing ecosystems and creating conditions in which nature can gradually become self-sustaining.
This is a personal inspiration. Keshav Jeev-Van Foundation is an inclusive, non-profit organisation focused on ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, animal welfare, environmental education and peaceful coexistence. It does not promote any particular religion, political ideology or individual, and welcomes everyone who shares a commitment to protecting nature and respecting life.
Roles
- Keshav Jeev-Van Foundation (Section 8 non-profit company), Jaipur
- Founder and Programme Director
- The Keshav Farm, a separate green-services enterprise, Jaipur (since 2021)
- Founder
Areas of expertise
- Ecological restoration
- Biodiversity conservation
- Native species plantation
- Animal welfare and rescue
- Wildlife habitat creation
- Landscape design and execution
- Pond and wetland restoration
- Terrace and urban farming
- Organic composting
- Environmental education
- CSR and NGO management
Field and project experience
Native plantation
Has led native multi-layer plantation on degraded peri-urban and agricultural land, working with farmers and local bodies, with the aim of improving soil health and restoring wildlife habitat.
Ponds and wetlands
Has coordinated pond and wetland restoration with local communities and NGOs, aimed at reviving aquatic habitats and local water retention.
Wildlife habitat
Has installed nesting boxes, water stations and native plant corridors to support native and migratory birds.
Animal care
Has hands-on experience caring for injured birds, reptiles and mammals, in coordination with veterinary and wildlife authorities.
Education
Has delivered environmental education workshops and youth plantation programmes in schools, colleges and community spaces.
Partnerships
Has developed CSR and donor partnerships and joined peer NGOs on conservation campaigns, including degraded land rehabilitation.
Described from Chirag Panwar’s own profile. Specific projects, sites and results are published separately as Field Stories once documented.
Education and training
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources, Rajasthan
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Rajasthan
Areas of specialist training listed in his profile:
- Native tree plantation: identification, nursery management and field plantation of indigenous species
- Environmental education: designing and delivering community-facing awareness programmes
- Horticulture and landscape design
- Ornamental fish keeping and breeding; pet breeding and animal husbandry
Long-term vision
In the media
Press releases and brand posts about his work have been published on news sites. See the links