World Animal Day Celebrated at Assam Don Bosco University
Source: Monjib Mochahari *
Sonapur, October 04 2019:
On the occasion of World Wildlife Week, the Department of Zoology, Assam Don Bosco University in collaboration with ECO Club, ADBU celebrated World Animal Day today at Tapesia campus of the University.
This day was observed in order to call for an action for various causes related to animals including their rights and welfare.
Fr (Dr) Stephen Marvley, Vice Chancellor, Professor J N Vishwakarma, Director School of life science, Dr Monmoyuri Baruah, School of Fundamental and Applied Science, Dr Riju Sharma, Director of Humanities and Social Science graced the programme.
While addressing the addressing, Fr.Stephen Mavely, highlighted the about the responsibilities we are entrusted with in preserving the natural creation.
He mentioned in his speech about the film that was released in 1972 named "the brother sun and sister moon" that was an epitome of his experience.
As per the event, a debate competition on "Is scientific specimen collection a barrier to conservation" was organised.
The debate competition was followed by an extempore speech, brain teaser, wildlife documentary screening.
The programme concluded with a closing remark delivered by Professor J N Viswakama stating that in healthy ecosystem, all the biotic and abiotic component must be allowed to play their role as nature has designed.
* This news is provided by Monjib Mochahari from Assam Don Bosco University , who can be contacted at monjib2010(AT)gmail(DOT)com .