SRHU supports ‘Roaring Mission’
(The Times of India’s ‘Roaring Mission’ held in Doon in collaboration with ‘Swami Rama Himalayan University’ and ‘Wildlife institute of India’ helped spread awareness about the vital role younger generations can play in safeguarding tigers which in turn is critical to conserving life on Earth)
For over five decades, sustained efforts were initiated globally to bring the majestic Tiger back from the brink. India was in the forefront of this mammoth effort. And after 50 years, India is home to, more than 3,682 tigers in 53 reserves, across 18 states. It was Wildlife Institute of India that was entrusted with the task of conducting the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE). But the danger continues. Therefore, saving the tiger becomes not only the duty, but also the responsibility of each and every citizen of the world.
To spread this high-priority message, The Times of India jointly with ‘Swami Rama Himalayan University’ and ‘Wildlife Institute of India’ held a weeklong program to celebrate the existence of this majestic creation of God, and to inspire the youngsters to join the Tiger conservation movement.
The students from various schools were invited to visit Wildlife Institute of India during the week and attend curated sessions which included talk shows, nature trails, wildlife photography workshops, seminars and Uttarakhand Forest Department displayed a wildlife photo exhibition. Ten such sessions were curated during the week in which as many as 19 schools got the opportunity to attend and understand the need for conservation.
The importance of tiger conservation, the delicate balance between humans and wildlife, and the role of sustainable tourism were the focal points of an enriching conversation held at Wildlife Research Institute on August 7th. The dialogue explored the topic ‘Conserving Our Stripes: Tigers, Wildlife, and Tourism’, and brought together renowned experts, conservationists, and enthusiasts who delved into critical topics shaping the future of our ecosystem. The event featured three engaging panel discussions: each shedding light on distinct aspects of conservation and its intertwined relationship with human activity.
At the onset, Director WII, Virendra R. Tiwari enlightened everyone on WII’s contribution to Project Tiger followed by screening of a film on wildlife titled ‘Return of the Magnificent Gaur in Sanjay Tiger Reserve: A Success Story’ by Parag Nigam and Ritesh Vishwakarma.
