Urjit Singh Meravi belongs to the indigenous Gond tribe of Kanha and was born and spent his childhood, including primary schooling, inside the park. His father, a former mahout and park employee who cared for tamed elephants used for patrolling and conservation, gave him early exposure to the park. Urjit has been driving in the park since 2010. He was an integral part of the veterinary squad from Kanha during India’s first inter-state tiger relocation project, involving Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Satkosia Reserves. In 2019, when the Discovery Channel team led by American director Ross Kauffman filmed ‘Tigerland’ in Kanha, it was Urjit who skillfully drove them, enabling the successful and rigorous task of capturing Bengal tigers and their behavior in the dense forest. With his exceptional skill in tracking tigers and profound knowledge of birds, trees, and butterflies, Urjit ensures unforgettable moments inside Kanha National Park. He joined our team in 2023.