World Wildlife Day commemorated at Dachigam National Park

Srinagar, Mar 4:  A mega function was today organised at Nature Interpretation Center of Dachigam National Park to commemorate ‘World Wildlife Day- 2024.

The function, organised by the Central Wildlife Division, Department of Wildlife Protection was presided over by chief guest, Regional Wildlife Warden, Kashmir, Pradeep Chandra Wahule. This year the theme of ‘World Wildlife Day’ was ‘Connecting people and Planet, exploring digital innovation in Wildlife Conservation.’

Dr Mohsin Ali Gazi, Wildlife Veterinarian, besides other invitees including Executive Director, WCF and learned Amicus Curiae, Head Wildlife SOS; Members of Wild Life Trust of India, WRCF; Director, PHAAG Dev. Forum; Ali Mohammad Rather, DDC Member; students of Darul-Uloom Kousaria, researchers/ teachers and students from various schools attended the event.

Addressing the event, the chief guest highlighted the power of digital innovation using drones for anti-poaching, engaging social media for educational outreach.

Earlier in the inaugural session, Pervaiz Ahmed Wani, DCF (Wildlife Warden, Central Division) highlighted the crucial role of technology in protecting our precious wildlife and promoting harmonious coexistence with nature.

A detailed presentation was given by Dr. Mohsin Ali Gazi, Wildlife Veterinarian emphasizing the importance of wildlife, highlighted the latest modalities in disease diagnosis and advances in health care and management of wild animals.

About 250 participants irrespective of age, gender, profession participated in the programme.

Further a debate and Quiz competition was also held among the school students who participated in celebration of World Wildlife Day, 2024.