Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 12 June 2023
In a bid to have a good time the fiftieth anniversary of World Environment Day and promote environmental consciousness among the many youth and residents of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Member of Parliament Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma organized a trek to Mount Manipur National Park (previously generally known as Mount Harriet National Park). The occasion, held on June 11, 2023, noticed the participation of roughly 200 children, together with Army and Navy NCC cadets and native youths.
During the trek, officers from the forest division supplied precious insights in regards to the numerous plant and tree species discovered alongside the route, in addition to details about the nationwide parks and sanctuaries within the Islands.
Upon reaching the summit, an consciousness session was carried out, specializing in varied features of environmental safety, notably within the face of the escalating risk of world warming.
Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma emphasised that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are globally acknowledged for his or her exceptional biodiversity. He expressed his intention to interact the youth in actions that foster their curiosity and understanding of the atmosphere, its wealthy biodiversity, and the significance of conservation efforts. Additionally, he highlighted the potential of such trekking experiences to advertise higher well being and bodily health among the many youthful era.
Expressing concern in regards to the climatic and environmental adjustments happening within the Islands, Mr. Sharma attributed the delayed arrival of the South-West monsoon this yr, resulting in a drought-like state of affairs, to man-made environmental imbalances.
With roughly 86% forest cowl, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are residence to 200 species of endemic and 150 species of migrant birds, butterflies, and animals, along with wealthy coral reefs, mangroves, and marine life. Mr. Sharma urged the attending youths to protect this pure heritage that has been generously bestowed upon them.
Distinguished organizations and people devoted to the conservation of island biodiversity and natural world, equivalent to Commanding Officer Army NCC Lt. Col. Pankaj Modgil, Commanding Officer Naval NCC Lt. Cdr Ankit Pant, and varied representatives from analysis establishments and foundations, addressed the younger contributors. They supplied precious insights in regards to the numerous natural world discovered within the Islands and inspired the youth to actively contribute to preserving the wealthy biodiversity.
Pamphlets and brochures containing details about the island’s avian, reptile, and amphibian species, in addition to the natural world, have been distributed to the contributors by the collaborating organizations.
As a part of the occasion, contributors took an oath underneath the initiative “Udne Do Humein” (Let Us Fly) to guard birds and chorus from harming them.
The enthusiastic younger attendees actively engaged in studying in regards to the atmosphere and its safety. They raised slogans to avoid wasting Mother Nature whereas efficiently finishing the trek to the third-highest peak and nationwide park of the Islands.
