Chandigarh: Chitkara Worldwide Faculty, in affiliation with (World Vast Fund for Nature) WWF specialists, organised a biodiversity consciousness session, led by 14-year-old environmentalist, wildlife photographer, and rewilding advocate Vir Singh of the VirVanam Basis. The session centered on the conservation of the critically endangered gharial, a freshwater crocodilian native to the Indian subcontinent.
Addressing college students and school, Vir highlighted the ecological significance of river ecosystems and described the gharial as a key indicator of freshwater well being. He defined how habitat loss, river air pollution, unlawful sand mining, and local weather pressures have contributed to the species’ decline. Drawing on his fieldwork and wildlife documentation, he harassed the necessity for sustained conservation efforts and stronger group consciousness.
The session additionally coated broader themes of biodiversity conservation and the position of younger residents in defending pure ecosystems. College students actively engaged in discussions on preserving native species and understanding the hyperlinks between rivers, wildlife, and human communities.
Vir, who has been concerned in rewilding initiatives throughout Punjab, continues to advertise the restoration of native habitats via subject engagement, wildlife pictures, and youth outreach.
Talking on the event, Geetanjali Kanwar, Senior Coordinator, WWF India, and Member, State Wetland Authority, Punjab, praised the initiative and underscored the significance of youth-led environmental motion.
Dr. Niyati Chitkara, Vice President of Chitkara Worldwide Faculty, counseled the hassle and mentioned, “At Chitkara Worldwide Faculty, we imagine training should lengthen past school rooms to domesticate duty in the direction of our planet. Periods like these encourage our college students to grow to be knowledgeable, compassionate, and proactive custodians of the surroundings.”
The varsity reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening sustainability consciousness amongst college students. The session concluded with an interactive dialogue encouraging scholar participation in native conservation efforts.
