Rajendra P Kerkar , M A (History),M A (, Sociology),B.Ed

Associated with the state, national and international organisations working in the fields of environment and wildlife, written five books in English and ten in Marathi on cultural, historical socio-ecological aspects of the land. Involved in getting the legal protection to the Western Ghat since the last four  decades. Honoured with fellowships, awards for the contribution in the varied fields. He will briefly Highlight the following topics:

• Brahma from Carambolim of Tiswadi, brought by the tribal in the Western Ghat,
• Chandivade village came to known as Brahma Karmali ,
• Perennial water bodies and lush green abode favoured by the creator 
• Unique stone sculpture depicts, the socio-cultural heritage of the land