The Vasant Sena, that was formed a couple of years ago with only six women, now has 100 members. These women patrol the forest reserve to keep hunters at bay. Even during the festivals the patrolling continues. The Kalakad-Mundanthurai reserve in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a similar drive. The local women in the Kanha wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh do more than just patrolling. They also assist people in availing financial help under schemes run by the Centre and the State government to keep them away from hunting/poaching.