Padmi Shri Robin Banerjee 17th death anniversary was observed in Golaghat

GOLAGHAT: Naturalist Padma Shri Robin Banerjee's 17th death anniversary was observed in Golaghat at his residence and the Robin Banerjee Museum.

The employees of the museum, Nitish Das and Jitu Kakoti, paid tribute to him by lighting a lamp at his portrait. Banerjee had dedicated his entire life to the welfare of wildlife, particularly those of the Kaziranga National Park. Attracted by the wildlife of Kaziranga National Park, Banerjee decided to stay in Golaghat.

Robin Banerjee first came to Assam in 1952 to serve in the Chabua Tea Estate and that was the beginning of his association with the State's wildlife as he made over 30 documentaries, 20 of which received global fame. Banerjee was conferred D.Llt by the Assam Agricultural

University. He was also awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution as an environmentalist.

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