Summary
Meerasa, a native of Jameelabad near Pulicat Lake, is a passionate environmentalist known for his grassroots efforts in wetland and mangrove conservation. His dedication earned him the prestigious title of ‘National Wetland Champion’ from the Government of India.
With over two decades of experience, he has led and implemented several nationally and internationally supported multi-stakeholder projects addressing ecological, social, and economic dimensions of biosphere protection.
At Verdax, Meerasa spearheads agroforestry and land restoration strategies, actively involving local communities to build sustainable, inclusive green models.