GCT India — Protect · Empower · Restore
Protect · Empower · Restore

Uniting Communities for a Connected and Resilient Planet

GCT India bridges ecology and community by conserving elephant landscapes, empowering tribal communities, advancing rural education, and fostering circular livelihoods that create lasting impact.

Who We Are

Protecting habitat,
empowering people

GCT India protects and conserves the natural habitat of elephants and other species, facilitating free movement between habitats through responsible, deep engagement with the communities that share these landscapes.

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15+
Years of field work
8
Programme verticals
Community-first impact
“Protecting and conserving the natural habitat of elephants and other species — facilitating their free movement — through responsible engagement with society.”
GCT India Mission Statement
Our Work

What we do

All Programmes
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Conservation of Elephant Corridors

We focus on understanding and preserving functional connectivity between landscapes for elephants and other wildlife.

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Research on Landscape Connectivity

We study how linear infrastructure (like roads, railways, and canals) impacts wildlife movement and habitat connectivity.

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Community Engagement (HEC)

We actively work with local communities who have historically protected wildlife and are key to its future conservation.

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Tribal Upliftment

We support tribal communities through initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting cultural heritage.

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Education in Rural Areas

We are committed to enhancing education and opportunities for children in rural and forest-edge communities.

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Standing Strong in Times of Crisis

We extend timely aid to communities impacted by natural calamities and emergencies, helping rebuild lives with compassion and resilience.

Distribution of blankets and sanitary pads in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, 2025
School kit distribution in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, 2025
Clean water support at a school in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, 2025
Community Outreach

Strengthening our community-first approach

Our 2025 outreach initiatives continue to strengthen lives across forest-edge and tribal communities through education support, clean water access, essential supplies, conservation awareness, and timely relief interventions.

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Education Support Clean Water Community Health Relief Support Wildlife Awareness Livelihoods