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| headquarters = Korban House, Changspa, Sheldan, Leh, Ladakh, India
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| board_of_directors = *Mr. David Sonam (Managing Trustee)
*Mr. Renzino Lepcha (Trustee)
*Ms. Rigzin Dolma (Trustee)
| key_people = *Late Mr. Rinchen Wangchuk (co-founder)
*Dr. Rodney Jackson (co-founder)
*Dr. Tsewang Namgail (Director)
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The '''Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust''' (SLC-IT) is a non-profit conservation organization for the protection of [[snow leopard]]s (''Panthera uncia''), its prey species, and its habitat in [[Ladakh]], [[India]]. The trust primarily focuses on the Indian range of the [[snow leopard]]. Apart from conservation and ecological research on the snow leopard, the SLC-IT initiated the Himalayan Homestay Program in 2003.

== History ==
The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust was formed in 2000 as the Indian branch of the [[Snow Leopard Conservancy]]. It became an independent organization of India in 2003.

== Community-based conservation ==
SLC-IT has been active at the community level and prioritizes [[Community-based conservation]] who share the resources with snow leopard and other mountain wildlife on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramanan |first1=S Suresh |date=8 March 2019 |title=Local communities key in conservation of snow leopards: study |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/local-communities-key-inconservation-of-snow-leopards-study-63516 |accessdate=8 March 2019 |publisher=DownToEarth |agency=Down To Earth}}</ref>

== Environmental education ==

The conservancy produces educational materials highlighting biodiversity and conservation issues in Ladakh. Partnering with [[Kalpavriksh]], a Pune-based organization, in bringing up the Ri Gyancha<ref>{{cite news |date=23 April 2020 |title=A practical resource: Ri Gyancha |url=http://www.teacherplus.org/a-practical-resource-ri-gyancha |accessdate=23 April 2020 |agency=Teacher Plus}}</ref> (jewels of the mountains), a biodiversity resource kit for [[Ladakh]], which has been used by both children and educators. Teacher training is an integral part of their educational initiatives, which also extend to providing education and training for graduate students and adults.

== Awards and recognition ==

* '''2004''' – First Choice Responsible Tourism Award at the World Travel Market
* '''2005''' – Global Vision Award for Community Outreach
* '''2008''' – Finalists in the Geo-tourism Challenge by National Geographic's Centre for Sustainable Destinations and Ashoka Changemakers
* '''2013''' – Favorite Responsible Tourism Initiative Award by [https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ Outlook Traveller]
* '''2015''' – Earth Guardian Award by the Royal Bank of Scotland
* '''2016''' – IRTA-Gold in Best Contribution to Wildlife Conservation<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Outlook Responsible Tourism|url=https://www.responsibletourismindia.com/irta-2017}}</ref>
* '''2016''' – IRTA-Overall Winner<ref name=":0" />
* '''2018''' – Carl Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award
* '''2018''' – TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Award

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://snowleopardindia.org/ SLC-IT official website]
* [http://www.himalayan-homestays.com/ Himalayan Homestays website]

[[Category:Snow leopards]]
[[Category:Leh]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2000]]
[[Category:2000 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Nature conservation organisations based in India]]
[[Category:Cat conservation organizations]]
[[Category:Wildlife conservation in India]]

Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust - Revision history

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