What began as a bold vision, strengthened through strategic international partnerships and collaborative expertise, has evolved into one of India’s leading initiatives dedicated to turtle conservation. The India Turtle Conservation Program (ITCP) brings together decades of global experience, scientific innovation, and on-ground conservation action to safeguard the country’s remarkable freshwater turtle diversity.

Driven by a commitment to evidence-based conservation, ITCP combines rigorous research, species recovery efforts, habitat protection, community engagement, and policy support to address the most pressing threats facing India’s freshwater turtles. From rescuing and rehabilitating imperiled turtles to restoring critical riverine ecosystems and empowering local communities, the program operates at the intersection of science and stewardship.

Today, ITCP stands as a dynamic platform where scientific knowledge meets local action—working tirelessly to secure a future for India’s turtles and the freshwater ecosystems upon which they depend.