Working at the Intersection of Science and Nature
A System Shaped by Nature
The logo of EcoVrat Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is inspired from the spiral of Fibonacci sequence where numbers are harmoniously linked with complex correlations. In a similar manner, various elements of nature form an intricate network shaping a complete and functioning system.
The colours in the logo represent five basic elements of nature (५ ज) viz. Water (जल), Forest (जंगल), Land (जमीन), Animals (जनावर) and People (जन). We believe that humans are indeed a part of nature and we at EcoVrat try to work on every aspect of the nature to revive it to a functional system.
Vision
Fostering institutes, organizations and businesses as the catalysts of positive change towards environmental conservation, social sustainability and supporting life for all.
Mission
Where Responsibilities Meets Trust
Measured impact across landscapes
Experts Behind Ecovrat
Dr. Medhavi Rajwade
Director & Co-Founder
Dr. Amruta Joglekar
Director & Co-Founder
From representing India in Darwin Scholarship programme at the UK to being a member of IUCN SSC Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group, and performing a vital role in MOEFCC constituted Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (Maharashtra segment), Amruta has got many feathers in her cap and a vast work experience of nearly two decades in the field of Biodiversity and conservation.
In her foundation years she has worked for various projects lead by the organizations like Center for Ecological Science, IISc (Bengaluru), Abasaheb Garware College (Pune) and RANWA (Pune) as a plant, biodiversity expert. A seasoned researcher and having many peer reviewed publications to her credit, Amruta has also acted as a consultant for Ecology, Environment and Livelihood projects for Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC), Yojak, Reeds, Sahaydri Nisarg Mitra, The Ecological Solutions, township planners and private farm house owners. Striving to provide holistic sustainable solutions, she successfully completed ‘Lead Auditor Training course’ (ISO 14001:2001 Standard in Environment Management Systems) and CFI course on Environment Social Governance. Further, she is involved in conducting ‘Green Audits’ for various institutes in academic or industrial settings and also is an avid article writer for the Magazines and newspapers.
Uttara Lele, PhD
Consultant, Evidence Evaluation & Synthesis
Uttara works on evidence evaluation and synthesis in the life sciences. Her work involves reviewing and structuring scientific literature, assessing evidence fitness for real-world use, and analysing how biological technologies move from controlled research environments into practical and societal contexts.
Trained as a microbiologist, with postdoctoral research experience at IISER Pune, she brings a background spanning oncology, drug discovery, biodiversity, and data-driven social science. She supports organisations and research teams that need careful, mechanism-based analysis to inform decisions under uncertainty, and also writes analytical essays on how scientific reasoning interacts with technology and human behaviour.
Mr. Geet Kale
Project Manager
Geet holds a Master’s degree in Biodiversity from Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, and has worked on several high-impact conservation initiatives in India.
He was associated with the project for developing an Integrated Landscape Management Plan for the Panna Tiger Reserve in the context of the Ken–Betwa River Linking Project, and has also worked with the Wildlife Institute of India on the national cheetah reintroduction programme. His experience includes wildlife surveys, data collection and analysis, and technical reporting. He is particularly interested in the economics of wildlife conservation and approaches that balance development with long-term ecological sustainability.
Ms. Sonal Pawar
Database Manager
Sonal Pawar holds a Master’s degree in Biodiversity from MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, where she developed understanding of ecological principles, field research methods, and data-driven conservation approaches.
She has interned with the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Western Regional Centre and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati. She has worked on taxonomic identification of diverse taxa and was involved field surveys, ecological data collection, bird and plant identification, and data analysis in Shola forests and high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiris. With her association at Wildlife Research and Conservation Society, she supported conservation programs through science communication, social media management, event coordination, awareness programs, and outreach initiatives aimed at engaging diverse audiences.