GDC Bhaderwah celebrates Wildlife Week 2023

BHADERWAH, October 09: Department of Zoology Government PG College Bhaderwah, in collaboration with Department of Botany, today organised symposium competition and expert lecture as part of Wildlife week celebration. The event was held under the patronship of the College principal Dr. Kuldeep K Sharma and guidance of Dr. Ajaz Ahmed Wani, Head Department of Zoology.

The programme began with welcome address by Dr. Sandeep Kotwal.

 Dr Wani signified the importance of celebration of this week and stressed upon the student community to act as ambassadors to disseminate the message at their respective level regarding the role of these animals for sustainable development.

Five students participated in symposium competition. Amjad Latief of 5th sem, Zubair Ahmed of 5th sem and Aisha of 3rd sem were adjudged 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Prof. Surinder Parihar Head Dept. of Economics highlighted the importance of sustainable goals. Dr.Mushtaq Ahmed Head Dept. of Persian stressed upon the students to  create awareness at their native places regarding the conservation of wildlife.

 The event was judged by Prof. Yaseen Sarwal HOD Chemistry, Prof. Pinky Kotwal Sr. Asstt.Prof. Physics and Isha Slathia Dept.of Zoology

The other faculty members present in the programme were Prof. Shahbaz Ahmed, Prof. Ankush Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Dr Sangeeta Devi, besides Rifat and Abrar representatives of Wildlife Department of Chenab division Kishtwar. The Wildlife week is celebrated every year from 2nd of Oct to 8th of October to create awareness regarding the importance of conservation of wild life. The event was sponsored by Department of Wildlife protection, Chenab Division Kishtwar.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Neelam Saba Assistant Professor Zoology.