A Little Information About Us...

We are a group of students, pursuing our Master of Science Degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Pune. Just a few days back, the Open Space poster on our college notice board caught our eye … It announced boldly, “Don’t just talk about climate change-Walk the talk.”
That's when we sprung into action. This seemed to be the perfect outlet to channelize our thoughts and ideas.
We decided, that we needed to get out there and do something concrete.
“Climate change”, “carbon emissions”, Kyoto Protocol”, “conservation” are big words. Fanaticism and activism are sometimes necessary but, for common man, simple lifestyle changes are all that it takes to reduce his carbon footprint.
So we are going to try this experiment set up by Open Space .We want to spread the message and show the world that going green is easy and fun and that there isn't anything arduous and strenuous about it!
Supporting each other along the way, we will record our experiences, write about diverse environmental topics, simplify certain environmental issues, and also create awareness regarding environmental problems that the world is facing.
So board the Train....chug...chug....

Enviroexpress Porters.....Helping you board the Train.. Pictures prove our enthusiasm...

MAHESH BILASKAR
B.Sc. in Zoology
He is an active “sarpa mitra”. He has organized blood donation camps in his college and has also studied butterfly conservation at Vasota. He also carried out an anti-poaching campaign against bird poachers at Bet-Dwarka.
Interest- Wildlife conservation.

SOURABH GADBAIL
B.Sc. in Zoology
He has organized blood donation camps with. Studied butterfly conservation at Vasota. Anti-poaching campaign at Bet-Dwarka.
Interest- Wildlife Conservation

AMRUTA AUTGER
B.Sc. in Biotechnology
She along with her classmate Shraddha has done a project on reutilization of expired fruit juices to produce vinegar.
Environmental Biotechnology.

SHRADDHA OMBLE
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology.
She and Amruta worked on their project together.
Her interest lies in Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation.


SHUSHMA BHALERAO
She has a B.Sc. in Geography.
She likes to carry out plantation activities.

YOGIRAJ ZAWARE
He is a B.Sc. in Botany.
He is interested in plants and would like to get into Forest Conservation.

GOURAB SAHA
He is a Graduate in Environmental Sciences.
His area of interest is birds.
SHRUTI MOKASHI
She has pursued her B.Sc. in Environmental Science.
She has participated in various activities like the International Coastal Cleanup, has attended a National Conference on Global Warming and has done a course on Environmental Management.

She is interested in Biodiversity Conservation, Restoration Ecology and Environmental management. She has a very good eye for photography.

AKSHAY KADAM
He is a graduate in Environmental Science.
He has commissioned sewage treatment plants, carried out air monitoring project at a construction site and has to his credit a short film on Environmental Degradation.
He is currently working on a project to estimate carbon footprints of private companies.

KAJAL MAHAJAN
She has completed her graduation in Botany.
She is interested in carrying out research on plants and animals.
VRUSHALI ROHAKALE
She has a degree in Microbiology.
She is a flower enthusiast and carries out plantations.
GARGI CHANDANE
She has a degree in microbiology. She wants to pursue environmental microbiology further.
RASHMI MAHAJAN
She is a Biotech graduate. Her area of interest lies in Environmental Biotechnology.

MEENAL TATPATI
She has a B.Sc. in Environmental Science. She has participated in the International Costal Cleanup, has done her Volunteer training with Pugmarks, an ecotourism company, she has also participated in the state level discussion for E.V.S. syllabus revision and a seminar “I am no lab rat”. Also did a short project on Hospital Waste Management in Pune City.
Her area of interest is Sustainable Rural and Urban Development. Beginner bird-watcher and newly acquainted with wildlife. She plans to become an Environmental Journalist.

SHRADDHA MAHADIK
She has a B.Sc. in Microbiology. Her area of interest is Environmental Microbiology. She is also also a budding photographer.
RAVI JHAMBEKAR
He is a graduate in Zoology.
Birds are his first love followed by insects, amphibians (frogs and snakes). Humans don't quite figure in his list of favourites! He loves nature photography. He plans to carry our research on insect life, conservation biology.

DAMODAR PUJARI
He is a B.Sc. in Zoology.

He has completed a course on Biodiversity through an NGO called Jividha.
He is interested in Biodegradation, Environmental Economics and GIS studies.

PRANIETHA MUDLIAR
She is a graduate in Biotechnology.
Volunteering with the CYDA (Centre for Youth Development and Activities) got her interested in creating awareness about the environment. She is the founding member of the group Youth4GreenPune. She has conducted campaigns and walkathons to create awareness about Global Warming, HIV/AIDS awareness programmes in colleges with Open Space and in Bengaluru with UNICEF. She has also interned with 22 Assam Rifles in Manipur to study tribal life and conflict zones. She has conducted a yearlong research project on 'Actinomycetes as predators of Bacteria' which was funded by the Jamshetji Tata Trust. She has varied interests- environmental microbiology, natural resource management, sustainable development, urban planning, education and awareness. She is developing an interest in Ornithology and loves photography.

SHITAL KUMAR NALE
He is a graduate in Horticulture.
His prime interest lies in plantation activities and sustainable agricultural practices.

JYOTI TONAGE
Though she has a degree in Zoology, Jyoti is interested in plants.
She likes to carry out plantation activities.

PRASHANT KAWADE
He is a Chemistry graduate.
He is fond of nature and is a bird watcher.
He aims to make a mark in academics and to carry out research in the field of Environmental pollution.