Green Cross India is dedicated to reducing snakebite risks through science-based training, awareness, wildlife conservation, and practical safety solutions for industries, institutions, and communities.
Established in 1995, Green Cross India (GCI) has evolved from a student-led initiative into a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to snake safety, snakebite risk management, wildlife conservation, environmental stewardship, public safety, and community resilience.
For over three decades, we have worked with industries, government organizations, educational institutions, emergency services, and communities to reduce snakebite risks, promote safe human–wildlife coexistence, and build safer workplaces through science-based training and practical solutions.
Our flagship National Snakebite Initiative (NSI) is an internationally recognized program committed to preventing snakebite through education, preparedness, and responsible conservation.
Featured By National Geographic Channel 2010
Field conservation and snake safety initiatives featured Trained by National Geographic Channel, highlighting Green Cross India's work in ethical wildlife conservation and public awareness. More>>
Two Time "United Nation Awards"
2013 National Snakebite Initiative (NSI), Launched with the UN-Habitat Seed Fund Award .
2016
Green Cross India (GCI) received the UN-Habitat Award (2016) for empowering youth through sustainable development initiatives. More>>
Snakebite Documentry Minutes to Die 2017
Green Cross India's fieldwork was featured in the international documentary Minutes to Die – Snakebite: The World's Ignored Health Crisis, bringing global attention to snakebite prevention.
Worlds first International Conference on Snakebite 2018
Participated in the World's First International Conference on Snakebite, sharing field experience and innovative approaches to snakebite prevention, conservation, and public safety. More>>
Species Conservation Snake Safety & Snakebite Prevention
Wildlife, Forest & Environmental Conservation
Education, Training & Capacity Building
Partnership-s for Sustainable Development
Partner with Green Cross India to advance snake safety, wildlife conservation, public safety, and sustainable development through innovation, education, and collaboration.
Despite the risks faced in industrial, utility, infrastructure, agricultural, institutional, and field environments, snake safety remains one of the most overlooked occupational risks. In many workplaces, it is still addressed through fragmented or reactive measures rather than an integrated workplace risk management framework.
The Industrial Snake Safety Program (ISSP) was developed by Green Cross India to bridge this critical gap through a scientific, ethical, and legally responsible framework for snake safety and snakebite risk management.
India's first integrated approach to scientific snake safety, ethical snake rescue, and snakebite risk management for industrial, institutional, and community environments.