“Junior Rangers”

 The National Cadet Corps (NCC), 5A/21 Karnataka Battalion NCC, Udupi, of Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Bharathi Memorial College, Sringeri, in association with the Range Forest Office, Sringeri, organized a programme titled “Junior Rangers” on 03 October 2026 as part of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations.

The programme was held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the participation of 72 NCC cadets. The initiative aimed to familiarize the cadets with the functioning of the Forest Department and to create awareness about wildlife conservation, forest protection, and the role of NCC cadets in supporting conservation efforts.

The programme was presided over by Dr. M. Swamy, Principal, Sri J.C.B.M. College, Sringeri. The Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Range Forest Officer (RFO), other forest officials, and members of the Elephant Task Force were present on the occasion.

Programme Highlights

As part of the programme, the forest officials briefed the NCC cadets about the functions, responsibilities and field activities of the Range Forest Department. The cadets were introduced to various equipment used by forest personnel during their field operations.

A practical demonstration was conducted on the use of GPS devices and forest maps, enabling the cadets to understand basic methods of navigation and field mapping used in forest management.

The officials also demonstrated the use of an air blower for forest-fire mitigation and explained its application in controlling and managing forest fires.

One of the major attractions of the programme was a drone demonstration for the NCC cadets. The forest officials explained how drones are used in forest monitoring, wildlife management and surveillance, including their application in monitoring and mitigating human–wildlife conflict, particularly in situations involving elephants.

Capt. Dr. E.S.K. Udupa, NCC Officer, addressed the cadets and highlighted the importance of wildlife conservation. He explained how NCC cadets can contribute to conservation by creating awareness among the public, promoting responsible behaviour towards wildlife and supporting environmental protection initiatives.

The interaction with forest officials provided the cadets with valuable exposure to the practical aspects of forest and wildlife management. The demonstrations of GPS devices, forest maps, fire-management equipment and drones helped the cadets gain a basic understanding of the tools and technologies used by the Forest Department in its field activities.

The “Junior Rangers” programme served as an informative and experiential learning activity, bringing together the College NCC Company and the Range Forest Office, Sringeri, as part of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations. The programme encouraged the cadets to develop greater awareness of wildlife conservation and their responsibility as young citizens in protecting forests and wildlife









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