Actor Rasha Thadani, on the occasion of World Enviornment Day, took to Instagram to share a powerful message urging her followers to turn their attention to the natural wealth of its country - its wildlife.
"It's world environment day. I urge you to take a minute and think about why this is important. Our world is blessed with biodiversity. Rich, dense forests, home to countless species of birds, animals and plants. Yet, we silently watch as they continue to disappear. Why?" she writes in the caption.
Rasha Thadani Urges People To Preserve India's Wildlife
At the center of her appeal was a plea to not "be selfish" and preserve India's wildlife, especially tiger reserves.
"We struggle with pollution, climate change, all of which negatively effect not only our environment, but the human race itself. We NEED these jungles for clean air, clean water and a healthier future. If not for nature itself, protect wildlife for our survival!" she continues in the caption.
She also shared her love for documenting the beauty of the species in India's forests, including "Ranthambhore, Nagarhole, Tadoba, Satpura, we have some of the rarest species. Beautiful species- our tigers, our leopards, our peacocks, our hornbills, the owlets." She shared that she can't wait to witness the beauty again and "generations to come get to witness the beauty of our forests."
For Rasha, India's tiger reserves are more than destinations - they are sacred, living spaces that must be safeguarded not just for wildlife, but for the future of humanity. "We NEED these jungles for clean air, clean water and a healthier future," she emphasised. “Every tree cut, every jungle lost, brings us closer to crisis.”
She suggests sustainable development as a model that allows economic progress while protecting ecosystems. Thadani stressed that individual actions also count which can include, avoiding plastic, carpooling, planting trees, recycling, and supporting eco-friendly brands.
Best Tiger Reserves In India You Can Explore
According to the National Tier Conservation Authority, " India's tiger reserves harmonizes the conservation of biodiversity with responsible tourism practices, aiming to foster environmental awareness and local community engagement."
Here are 10 the most popular tiger reserves in India you can visit:
- Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan
- Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh
- Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand
- Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal
- Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh
- Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh
- Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh
- Tadoba Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra
- Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Nagarhole
- Periyar National Park in Kerala