Builders and Guardians of Modern India:
A Tribute to the Former Presidents of BNHS

 

We are keen to introduce a new series of articles exploring the lives and achievements of our former presidents. These individuals, who served as the guardians of our society, were not only passionate about nature and conservation but also played a significant role in shaping modern India.

Over the coming months, we will feature articles on some of the most remarkable individuals who have led our society, beginning with Donald James Mackay, the Honourable Governor of Bombay, who served as the Society’s first President from 1886 to 1890. Many Mumbaikars may be familiar with the Reay Road suburban railway station, but few know that it was named after Donald James Mackay, who was also the 11th Lord Reay and the first Baron Reay.

Through this series, we aim to highlight the contributions of our former presidents, who, beyond their official roles, were instrumental in shaping modern India. Their profiles will not only offer a glimpse into the nation’s past but also inspire us to carry forward their legacy of conservation, sustainability, and nation-building.

We invite you to join us on this journey through history of the BNHS in its formative years.