By Muskan Khandelwal

Deep within the teak forests of South Betul, Madhya Pradesh, a silent war is being waged. On one side stand the timber mafias, exploiting the natural resources and exploiting vulnerable youths for their gain. On the other stands IFS officer Vejayanantham TR, armed not with weapons, but with a farsighted initiative- – skilling the very youths the mafias prey on. The officer is skilling youths, and saving forests.

In an exclusive interview with Indian Masterminds, Mr. Vejayanantham shared about his way of tacking the issue.

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