Hunters to Guardians: Panna’s Pardhi Community and Wildlife Connections |

For nearly 500 years, the nomadic Pardhi community lived deep within the forests of Panna, Madhya Pradesh. Once skilled hunters, the Pardhis were traditionally employed by royal families and Maharajas to track big game across the dense jungles.

But today, the story has changed.

In a powerful shift, the Pardhis are now using those same ancestral skills not to hunt—but to protect wildlife and conserve the very forests they once roamed as hunters. This transformation from hunters to guardians showcases not only the deep connection between community and environment but also the potential for inclusive conservation in India.

Roundglass Sustain takes you into the heart of Panna Tiger Reserve, where tradition meets transformation. Learn how community-led efforts are creating sustainable futures—for people and animals alike.

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