GUWAHATI: In an effort to instill awareness about wildlife conservation among the younger generation, NGO Aaranyak conducted a sensitization program on Tuesday at New Guwahati Adarsh High School.
The premier biodiversity conservation organization emphasized the significance of preventing wildlife crimes and the impact they have on the planet’s ecosystem.
The Legal and Advocacy Division of premier biodiversity conservation organization Aaranyak facilitated the awareness programme on “Understanding, Preventing, and Addressing Wildlife Crime” at New Guwahati Adarsh High School.
The program was initiated by Binita Barman Dutta, a teacher at the government-aided high school.
During the program, Aaranyak’s legal consultant Ajoy Kumar Das, and official Wasima Begum highlighted the importance of conservation and the severity of wildlife crime.
They also discussed the laws and regulations related to wildlife conservation.
In addition, the impact of poaching and the need for collective action to prevent wildlife crimes were also discussed during the event.
To further enhance understanding, Aaranyak official Kakali Baishya highlighted Aaranyak’s K9 sniffer dog squad that assists national parks and wildlife protection authorities in Assam, especially the Forest Department, in the prevention and investigation of wildlife crime.
The program concluded with an interactive session, encouraging students to ask questions and share their thoughts.
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The event aimed to educate and inspire the students to play a proactive role as conscious members of society in protecting wildlife and preventing wildlife crime.
By engaging with the younger generation, Aaranyak hopes to foster a culture of conservation and promote a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving wildlife.
