22-05-2025
Students get close to wildlife on biodiversity day
Lucknow: The UP state museum in collaboration with the UP culture department and Institute of Wildlife Sciences, Lucknow University (LU), organised an interactive programme featuring quiz competitions and exhibitions to mark the World Biodiversity Day on Thursday.
The event at LU saw participation from students of four schools — Amicus Academy, Study Hall School, Balnikunj Inter College and Children's Academy. Two NGOs, Mukti Foundation and Heritage Walk, also attended the programme.
The day's activities included clay modelling competitions and a quiz which focused on biodiversity and wildlife conservation. A special exhibition showcasing wildlife attracted considerable attention from the young participants.
"Although we are taught about biodiversity in school, this programme helped us learn many new things," said Neha Kashyap, a student participant. Another student, Mohd Arsh, shared his experience saying, "In the exhibition, I saw many plant and animal species which I did not know about."
Students displayed their creativity by making models of both domestic and wild animals.
Assistant director of UP State Museum, Al Shaaz Fatmi emphasised the significance of biodiversity conservation, stating, "Biodiversity conservation is crucial as it sustains healthy ecosystems, food security, sustainability and pollination."
