“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 t...