A significant initiative by the Aaranyak conservation organisation has taken a considerable step forward in its efforts to raise awareness about wildlife conservation among students living in the vicinity of two rhino-bearing areas in Assam.
The ‘Rhino Goes to School’ campaign has taken a total of 400 students from three different schools in attendance. Students were educated on various aspects of rhinos, their characteristics, habitat, and the role they play in ecosystems and for the well-being of humans.
An open quiz contest was also held in conjunction with a visual presentation on the subject, which was followed by interactions with state animals, including Greater one-horned rhinoceros, and talks on local flora and fauna. The event was also attended by Babul Islam, Headmaster of the School, Bahrul Islam, President of Fatasimolu Block EDC, Abul Kalam, President of Fatasimolu NC, and other local conservationists.
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This campaign is an initiative of Aaranyak that has been planned to raise awareness about conservation among students living on the edge of rhino-bearing areas. It also aims to emphasize the importance of citizens maintaining the balance of the ecosystem in order to protect wildlife. The outreach event also emphasised the importance of citizens sustaining wildlife.
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