Shri Ramdas Pandurang Katkar is a reputed professional photographer with over 30 years of experience. He is currently working as the chief photojournalist at Dainik Divya Marathi. He has been at the forefront in spreading environmental awareness through his photographs about the importance of trees, the role of bees in our ecosystem and of urban forests as oxygen suppliers. His photographs about wildlife sanctuaries and various forms of wildlife in different parts of Maharashtra have been highly appreciated. Shri Ramdas Katkar is a recipient of many awards for his photographs showing the inhuman attitude of people towards animals, as well as inspiring stories about wildlife conservation.