Guwahati: Aaranyak, in partnership with the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC) and with support of Oriental Bird Club (OBC) organised a workshop entitled “Workshop on the implementation of awareness and conservation education initiatives for vulture conservation in Assam” at the Administrative Office Conference hall of Aaranyak here on Saturday.
Thirty-three college students from Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati College, and Arya Vidyapeeth College attended the event.
During the event, two conservation logos - ‘Sagun Mitra’ and ‘Nest Guardianship’ - dedicated to vulture conservation were unveiled by Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, Secretary General and Executive Director of Aaranyak.
Dr Dipankar Lahkar, Assistant Director of Aaranyak, who conceptualised the logos, provided participants an outline of vulture conservation efforts in India. The logos are designed by young artist Manjit Gogoi.
Dr Talukdar’s address emphasised the comprehensive approach to conservation in general, as well as the integration of problems and opportunities related to vulture conservation. He interacted with the students about successful communication strategies while promoting the conservation message to the community.
Mridu Paban Phukon, who is renowned for his pioneering vulture conservation work in Assam, attended the workshop as an expert and conducted a session with the students on development of outreach materials for awareness and outreach.
Manisha Sarmah of ASTEC and Jayanta Kumar Pathak, Assistant Director, Environment Education and Capacity Building Division of Aaranyak also attended the workshop and interacted with the students.
Aaranyak officials Pranab Goswami, Wasima Begum and Nitul Kalita played key roles in facilitating the workshop, stated a press release.
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