Vinod Gupta Donates to Conservation Efforts

Vinod Gupta, a native of India and a U.S. technology entrepreneur, places a high value on conservation and the protection of endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Recently, Gupta made several large donations to tiger protection efforts in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Northern India. The reserve, located in the Sawai Madhopur district in Southern Rajasthan, played an important role in India’s past. Ruins and archeological sites stand throughout the park, and the area once served as a favorite hunting ground to the maharajas of Jaipur. Today, the park serves as a destination for international eco-tourism, and represents one of the best places on Earth for observing tigers in their natural habitat.

Vinod Gupta donated funds for several major improvements to the park. Gupta’s donations improved area irrigation systems, restoring habitat for the tigers. He funded improvements to several essential structures on the grounds of the reserve. Finally, Vinod Gupta donated computer equipment so that conservation staff can better monitor and protect the reserve’s tiger populations. Through the efforts of philanthropists like Gupta, preservationists hope to protect the tigers so that future generations can admire their strength and beauty.