Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra

What Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra does

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) is a non-profit conservation organization founded in February 1992 in Chiplun, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India, and registered under the Society Act and Trust Act. Its mission centers on wildlife conservation, marine turtle protection, plastic waste management, nature education, and senior citizen welfare across the Konkan region and Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Core programs include marine turtle conservation across 720 km of Maharashtra coastline (started 2002, with 35,000+ hatchlings released and 800+ nests protected), Indian pangolin conservation (Habitat Trust-supported, 2018), vulture protection, bat assessment in the Tillari Bioregion (17 species recorded), and plastic waste management that has diverted 288+ tonnes from ecosystems using 69 collection cages and dedicated processing infrastructure.

The technology layer is modest: the m-Turtle Android App (built with Mangrove Foundation) collects turtle conservation data across Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts in real time, and the e-Mammal India citizen science platform uses camera traps to enable 20 rural and tribal schools to document biodiversity. SNM also runs the Kartavya program providing free emergency support and monthly health check-ups to 152 registered senior citizens in Chiplun, a homestay eco-tourism network in Velas, Veer, and Choravane villages hosting ~3,000 Turtle Festival tourists annually across 19 host families, a My Sustainability Corner school program reaching 30+ schools yearly, and a habitat restoration project (My Jungle) targeting 300-1,000 acres of degraded Western Ghats forest.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model: CSR partnerships with corporates including Dow Chemical and ONGC (the largest contributors), international conservation grants from The Habitat Trust, Rufford Foundation, Conservation International, KNCF Japan, and Keidanren; FCRA-regulated foreign donations via GlobalGiving; modest membership fees (Rs 50-10,000 tiers); book sales of conservation publications; and homestay service fees. Tax exemption under Section 80G supports Indian donor fundraising. The organization is governed by a board including a former Maharashtra State Wildlife Board member, with a small operational staff of approximately 6-13 personnel, and is not a candidate for traditional equity investment.

Name

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra

Legal name

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra

Website

https://snmcpn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra is a non-profit conservation NGO founded in 1992 in Chiplun, Maharashtra, executing marine turtle, pangolin, and vulture protection, plastic waste management, and senior citizen support programs across the Konkan region, funded primarily through corporate CSR partnerships (Dow Chemical, ONGC), conservation grants, donations, and homestay eco-tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agroforestry & Shelterbelt/Windbreak Establishment (AFAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Marine turtle protection
• Environmental education programs
• Community waste management
• Senior citizen support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiplun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. CSR Funding and Corporate Partnerships: Major revenue stream from CSR partnerships with companies like Dow Chemical, ONGC, Vivicta, Belgaum Ferrocast, and DMCC who fund specific conservation, waste management, and infrastructure projects. Funding supports plastic waste management, school infrastructure, healthcare initiatives, and biodiversity conservation programs.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership categories including individual (Rs 250), student (Rs 50), life membership (Rs 2500), well-wisher (Rs 1000), and supporter (Rs 10,000) tiers.
3. Donations and Contributions: Domestic donations via bank transfer (Bank of India, Chiplun) and online payment. Foreign donations regulated under FCRA. Tax exemption available under Section 80G for Indian donors.
4. Book Sales: Sale of published books on marine turtles, pangolins, birds, and environmental topics. Books include 'The Secret of Pangolins', 'Marine Molluscan Shells of Maharashtra', 'Pathways to Green India', and regional Marathi publications.
5. Homestay and Eco-tourism: Alternative livelihood program where local families host tourists during Turtle Festival and nature tourism. Homestay services include accommodation, meals, and nature guide experiences in Velas, Veer, and Choravane villages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) is a non-profit conservation NGO founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chiplun, Maharashtra, India. The organization delivers integrated field programs in wildlife conservation (marine turtles, pangolins, bats, birds, and vultures), plastic and solid waste management, nature education, and senior citizen support through its Kartavya initiative, alongside a network of community-run homestays and a portfolio of published nature books.

Product overview

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra operates as a multi-project conservation organization rather than a single product company. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected conservation and community service programs including Plastic and Solid Waste Management, Wildlife Conservation (marine turtles, pangolins, bats, birds), Nature Education initiatives (e-Biodiversity, e-Mammal India), Habitat Conservation (My Jungle), Senior Citizen Support (Kartavya), Infrastructure Development, and Homestay Services for eco-tourism. The organization also publishes conservation literature and educational materials. These programs collectively serve the Konkan and Western Ghats region of Maharashtra, with community engagement being central to all initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Turtle Conservation Program
• Pangolin Conservation Program
• Bat Assessment and Conservation
• My Jungle Habitat Conservation
• Plastic and Solid Waste Management
• Kartavya Senior Citizen Support
• Nature Education Program
• Velas Homestay
• Veer Homestay
• Choravane Homestay
• e-Mammal India Citizen Science Platform
• Published Nature Books

Quantifiable outcome

• 288+ tonnes of plastic diverted from landfills and ecosystems
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary CSR partner supporting plastic and solid waste management in Chiplun, My Sustainability Corner school program, school infrastructure development, medical equipment provision, and COVID relief. Multi-year partnership with multiple projects annually including SWM machines, model school renovations, and vocational training support.
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner for community infrastructure development and support programs. Provided financial support for purchase and installation of Solid Waste Management machines for strengthening SWM initiative at Chiplun.
• The Habitats TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCL Foundation initiative providing on-ground support for survey conduction to understand psychological and socio-economic variables across Konkan landscape (Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg). Granted Rs 60 lakh for pangolin conservation in 2018 national level competition.
• Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term conservation partner for e-Mammal India citizen science project and vulture conservation programs including diclofenac threat mitigation. Technical partner for biodiversity assessments.
• Madras Crocodile Bank TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for marine turtle conservation programs in Maharashtra and Goa coasts, including status survey of sea turtle populations.
• Vivicta Private LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner for plastic and solid waste management in Chiplun and surrounding region for 2025-26 and 2026-27.
• Belgaum Ferrocast (India) Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner for strengthening plastic and solid waste management operations through EV procurement.
• DMCC Specialty Chemicals Private LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner for plastic and solid waste management initiative and beach cleanup at Anjarla.
• Mangrove FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported development of m-Turtle Android App for real-time turtle conservation data collection in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. Continuing app hosting support.
• The Peregrine FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for vulture colony monitoring and protection programs.
• WWF IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for turtle survey of Maharashtra coast.
• GIZ (Internationale Zusammenarbeit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for coastal conservation and management (CMPA) and coastal conservation projects.
• Sahyadri Tiger ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for pangolin book publication and conservation coordination.
• Theater & Cultural Development Corporation, MaharashtraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported pangolin conservation through community participation with cultural programs.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Foundation: Maharashtra government-backed conservation foundation operating in the Western Ghats region overlapping SNM's geographic base; comparable focus on Sahyadri landscape conservation and biodiversity protection.

Direct peers

• Wildlife SOS: India-based conservation NGO working on endangered species (sloth bears, elephants, leopards) and community-linked wildlife protection; comparable operating model of field staff, volunteers, and CSR-funded programs in Indian habitats.
• TREE Foundation: Indian coastal conservation NGO focused on marine turtles, mangroves, and community engagement along Tamil Nadu coast; directly comparable operating model of volunteer-driven turtle protection and alternate livelihood programs.
• Wildlife Conservation Trust: Indian conservation NGO focused on species and habitat protection with strong corporate CSR partnerships; comparable scale of programs and Mumbai/Maharashtra operating footprint to SNM.
• The Habitats Trust: India-based conservation funder running grant programs for lesser-known species; structurally similar footprint to SNM's niche focus (Indian pangolin conservation) and overlapping grant-making relationships.
• Nature Conservation Foundation: India-based conservation research and action NGO with programs on mammals, birds, and freshwater systems; comparable operating model combining field research with community engagement across Indian biodiversity hotspots.
• ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment): Bengaluru-based research-action NGO working on biodiversity, forests, and watersheds across India; comparable interdisciplinary conservation research, citizen science, and policy engagement.

Broad incumbents

• WWF India: Largest conservation NGO footprint in India with programs across species, forests, and climate; established brand similar to SNM's founder-led reputation but operating at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Wildlife Institute of India: Government-backed apex wildlife research and training institution under the Ministry of Environment; comparable biodiversity research and conservation capacity-building mission across India.
• Wildlife Conservation Society - India: India arm of global WCS operating larger-scale landscape conservation and species programs; broader portfolio and international funding base but overlapping target species and CSR/grant-funded delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MitraNisarga
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sahyadricpn
• Facebookfacebook.com/snmchiplun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sahyadri-nisarga-mitra
• Instagraminstagram.com/sahyadrinisargamitra
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/SahyadriNisargaMitra

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