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The present study aims to highlight the voluntaryefforts made by Shri. Bandu Dhotre, Founder President of Eco-Pro organizationestablished in the year 2006. The motive to establish this organization was inspired by Gandhian Philosophy of 'Swadeshi and Save Ecology'. This organization has organized various mass movements against unjustified policies of the Government and motivated masses to create awareness about 'EnvironmentConservation and Other Social Issues'. Eco-Pro has been working for conservation of Environment,Wild life, Heritage, Disaster Reliefand other Social Services. Some of the major successive movements were "Adani Go-Back" 2008 (Against Coal Block). Eco-pro was involved in successful rehabilitation of villages Nimgaon and Jamni affected by Tadoba National Park, Tiger Reserve Project in 2010. Eco-Pro has initiated the task of conservingthehistoricalHeritageFort Wall surrounding Old Chandrapur Citywhich is11 K.M'.s in circumference in collaboration with Schools, Colleges and Local self Government bodies of Chandrapur with a Slogan "Apala Varsa, Apanach Japuya". Eco-pro has been continuously involved in "Gurakhi Sanwad Abhiyan" for Man-Animal Conflict. Eco-Pro initiated the formation of Eco-pro school clubs in Schools and Colleges of Chandrapur and adjacent places. At present the Eco-pro has 350 Active Members and near about 2000 volunteers are rendering their services for this organization. The most significant thing is that this organization does not receive any funds from the Government and all the activities of Eco-pro are carried out by people's contribution and active involvement of students and localities. More and more members are inspired to join this organization. It is pride to mention that the work of Eco-pro and specially Shri. Bandu Dhotre was appreciated by Prime 2 Minister of our Country Hon'ble Shri. Narendraji Modi in his "Man Ki Baat" Aired on 26 December 2017.