Environment activities – Riddhi Siddhi

Blue Initiatives

This year Rishi Sidhi has taken a significant step forward by establishing a new wing focused on integrating traditional wisdom with scientific knowledge to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

River Cleanup and Restoration

Rivers are the lifelines of human civilization. Our objective is to restore rivers by eliminating plastic and other pollutants, ensuring a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for future generations.

Biodiversity & Resource Monitoring

We actively monitor marine flora and fauna while focusing on the conservation of IUCN red-listed species through scientific documentation and field research.

Coastal & Beach Cleanup

Coastal pollution threatens marine life. Our initiatives aim to make beaches plastic-free while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.

Disaster Risk Management

Identification of hazard-prone zones, community training, rehabilitation planning, and escape-route mapping are conducted to reduce disaster risks and improve resilience.

Community Livelihood & Inclusion

We document traditional knowledge and integrate it with modern technology to create sustainable livelihoods and share insights with communities and policymakers.

GIS & Remote Sensing

GIS and Remote Sensing form the backbone of our initiatives. All activities are scientifically archived, spatially analyzed, and used to support other verticals.

Capacity Building Programmes

Regular training programs are conducted in GIS, biodiversity mapping, disaster assessment, environmental impact studies, bird watching, and nature photography by internationally reputed experts.

Blue Initiatives scientific team is committed to achieving the UN Agenda 2030 by integrating traditional knowledge with scientific approaches, ensuring sustainability for our Planet Earth and all its diverse life forms.

Riddhi Siddhi Environment Specialist Team

Dr. V. Shiva Shankar is an accomplished environmental scientist and geospatial expert with over 20 years of experience in GIS, remote sensing, and coastal and marine environmental research. He holds a PhD in Coastal Disaster Management and has worked extensively in India and Africa, including Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Jordan, with expertise spanning environmental impact assessment, spatial data modeling, and mineral exploration.

For more than 14 years, he has been actively engaged in interdisciplinary research in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, focusing on marine litter, coastal pollution, shoreline dynamics, disaster risk reduction, and island sustainability. Dr. Shankar has authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications, books, and book chapters in leading international journals and currently serves as Guest Faculty in Environmental Science at Mahatma Gandhi Government College, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while contributing to nationally and internationally funded research and consultancy projects.

Being a Marine Biologist, Ravi Pratap Singh is naturally motivated to continuously engaged in Environmental Research and Development since, 2011. His area of interest includes Wetlands, Coastal Conservation and Restoration, Biodiversity and Sustainable Resource Management. He has an enthusiastic and innately skilled for Community Development and Capacity Building. Ravi is an active member of various groups in different capacities which are in consulting the State Governments and Central Government of India on different Marine Initiative such as Beach Conservation & Restoration. Working with different National Research Laboratories and teams, he is continuously engaged in achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Life Below Water and Climate Action.

Adv. Ashok Pawar is a legal practitioner and environmental social activist with sustained engagement in social justice, environmental protection, and community development. With a strong legal background, he actively works on issues related to environmental governance, disaster management, community rights, and sustainable development. He has been closely involved in capacity building, legal awareness, and policy-level engagement, supporting communities, institutions, and stakeholders in understanding and exercising their rights and responsibilities. His work focuses on bridging law, environment, and society through participatory approaches.

Through collaborations with civil society organizations, government bodies, and grassroots groups, he continues to contribute towards sustainable development, climate resilience, and environmental protection, with a strong commitment to public interest and social equity.

Mr. Vijay Kalel is an environmental social activist and the Founder of Riddhi Siddhi, a not-for-profit organization working towards sustainable and inclusive development since 2017. Prior to founding the organization, he gained hands-on experience across diverse social initiatives, including agriculture, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and community engagement.

Under his leadership, Riddhi Siddhi has expanded its reach to a PAN-India level, implementing impactful programs that promote environmental protection, community participation, and sustainable livelihoods. His work reflects a strong commitment to grassroots action, collaborative leadership, and long-term social change.