What is GREEN PASSPORT ?

Hi friends did you know what is Green Passport and why the importance of this so read this article.

What is Green Passport ? How can we use Green Passport

 The Department of Forest and Wildlife in Kerala started a new programme “ Green Passport “ to create awareness among common people. It encourages those interested in wildlife conservation by acknowledging their efforts and contributions. It also documents the contribution of people who engage in certain nature conservation measures by visiting various wildlife sanctuaries/places. The Government hopes to generate more people interest and make those already involved in more pro-active and enthusiastic in wildlife preservation.

How can we attain a green passport ?

1. It is available in all territorial/wildlife divisions.
2. It can be obtained by applying in your nearest wildlife divisional forest office.
3. A form needs to be filled and submitted for which there is a fee of  Rs-100 and for students it is for Rs-50.
4. An affidavit needs to be obtained from the nearest Range forest office starting that the applicant is not involved in any criminal offences in the past. Green Passport number and division code number also needs to be obtain from here.
5. In case the application is rejected , the divisional forest office / wildlife needs to give a official document to the applicant within 15 days starting the reason for the rejection.

A Passport holders needs to produce his passport at the entrance of a visiting wildlife places where it needs to be stamped with the date and seal by an officer of a rank of no less than that of a Range officer needs to maintain a register for all the coming with a Green Passport. Each green passport should have a special division number and division code. During visiting hours , a passport holder can document his activity relating to wildlife conservation in the passport itself.

For Eg:- Plastic waste removal, extinguishing forest fire, digging pit to hold drinking water for wildlife animals as well as wildlife related study camps or other forest conservation activities can be documented and sealed by the concerned officer in the green passport.