72nd Wildlife Week celebrations

As part of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations, the Karnataka Forest Department, Kerekatte Wildlife Division, Kudremukh National Park, organized a wildlife awareness programme and various competitions on 18/09/2026 at Sri JCBM College, Sringeri for students of primary schools, high schools and Pre-University colleges of Sringeri Taluk. The programme aimed to create awareness among students about India's rich wildlife, biodiversity and the importance of wildlife conservation.

Various competitions were conducted for the participating students, including identification of wild animals and plants, drawing, debate and quiz competitions. More than 100 students participated in Level 1 of the competitions with enthusiasm and active involvement. The activities provided students with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of wildlife and biodiversity while encouraging creativity and awareness about conservation.

Dr. Swamy M., Principal, Sri JCBM College, Sringeri, attended the programme as the President. Sri Raghavendra M. P., Lecturer in Environmental Science, and Sri Kumaraswamy Udupa, Lecturer in Botany, participated as resource persons and delivered talks on the wildlife of India, covering the diversity, ecological importance and conservation of India's wild animals and plants.

DRFO Abhilash and staff members of the Kerekatte Wildlife Division, Karnataka Forest Department, were present and actively involved in conducting the programme and competitions. The event provided an effective platform for interaction between the Forest Department and students and helped create greater awareness among the younger generation about India's wildlife and the need for its protection and conservation. Sri JCBM College was pleased to provide its campus as the venue for this important wildlife awareness initiative organized by the Karnataka Forest Department.



















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