Society for Ecology, Environment and Community Outreach
Who we are?
We are a group of people consisting of academicians and committed citizens working towards species and habitat conservation; participatory environment management; nature education and sustainability. We are registered at Puducherry, but SEECO is open to like-minded people from all over India. At present, our programmes focus mainly on the sensitive ecosystems of southern India.
Birds of a feather flock together.
Our vision
Living planet. Sustainable communities.
Our mission
Act and reach out for biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
Meet the Team
PRESIDENT
Ms. Lekshmi R
Pandalam, Kerala
Her area of specialisation is biodiversity, especially birds, butterflies and vegetation. She worked as Project Manager and Director at Kodaikanal International School Center for Environment and Humanity.
SECRETARY
Dr. R. Rajamanikam
Kalapet, Puducherry
His area of specialisation is waste management and community outreach. Professionally he is the project coordinator at Kodaikanal International School Center for Environment and Humanity.
TREASURER
Mr.V. Santhosh
Kiliyanur, Tamilnadu
Professionally, he is an accountant at Hotel Le Royal Park, Puducherry . He also practices law in finance.
EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Mr. R. Rajkumar
Kalapet, Puducherry
His area of interest is ethnobotany and conservation of sacred groves /temple forests. Professionally, he is an Advocate in civil law.
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Dr. S. Saran
Puducherry
He is an expert in environmental chemistry specialised in green(nano)synthesis. He is a postdoctoral fellow at IIT, Guwahati.
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Mr. R. Sathishkumar
Villianur, Puducherry
An eco-entrepreneur, he is one of the founders of Green Bird Organics which makes coir-pith compost.
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Dr. B. Swaminathan
Lawspet, Puducherry
His area of specialisation is vegetation analysis. He works as an EIA analyst.
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Mr. S. Prakash
Kalapet, Puducherry
He is a committed citizen interested in working closely with local communities in education projects.