16th February
by Dr Vennila Shanmurgarajan
Today was a remarkable day, rich with practical insights into the intricate interface between humans and wildlife . We were engaged in learning about wildlife extension and precision in interpretation, through enjoyable activities.
Dr. Ruchi Badola, The dean of WII enlightened us about importance of natural resources. Our Indian government has launched several initiatives aimed at safeguarding our natural resources, such as the Ganga mission, which focuses on the protection of the Ganges River and its dolphins. Remarkably, volunteers from this mission embraced leadership roles during the COVID pandemic, having been trained by the government.
We participated in an outdoor activity designed to deepen our understanding of the food web and the interconnectedness of various species.
Later, we had an opportunity to visit a village inside Sariska Tiger Reserve, where we interacted with local village people about their life in such wildlife interface area. Surprisingly they were happy and contented with much acceptance. The day ended with excitement in watching a spotted owlet roosting on a tree branch. It was great to view celestial objects and constellations in sky view app in the night sky.
