Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 06:INTACH Andaman and Nicobar Chapter celebrated the World Soil day at Govt. Middle School, Dignabad with 30 students.
Samhita Veda Acharya, Convenor gave a short lecture on the importance of soil and its conservation followed by an interactive session where the children were made to understand the importance of endemic species, as well as the natural heritage of the islands. The geological sites of the islands were also discussed as well as students came up with names of birds, animals that they observe around.
The children were given stationary and crayons to make sketches of flora and fauna they have observed in the islands. The entries were later collected by INTACH for further evaluation and three winners would be announced soon.
The event was made possible with the support of the Headmistress Madam, Smti. K.S. Bindu and Rizwan Sir. Mr. Sajit Jaina was the INTACH Volunteer who coordinated the entire event.
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