An awareness drive on the role of sacred groves in biodiversity conservation was launched at the APJ Abdul Kalam Biodiversity Park of Maharaja Sriam Chandra Bhanjadeo University on Tuesday, 23 November. The campaign was organised primarily to promote ecological awareness among students of the university. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa lauded some of the finest conservation practices of Adivasis and urged the gathering to appreciate and learn from rich tribal cultures. Padma Awardee Dr Damayanti Besra, who was felicitated on the occasion, spoke on the intimate links between tribal cultures and sacred groves, which act as vital sites of ecological conservation. Chairman PG Council Prof. Anil Kumar Biswal compared the university’s bounteous biodiversity park to a ‘mini Similipal’ and spoke in fond admiration of the symbolic importance of the sacred grove. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia emphasised the harmonious coexistence of the tribals with nature and its significance in our times. Commending the efforts of the students in organizing the event, comptroller of finance Mr. Sukadev Tarei reiterated the university’s unstinting commitment to biodiversity protection. The occasion witnessed a gathering of more than 250 students and faculty members of all departments. The event was smoothly organised by Dr Jtindranath Besra of Santhali department, Dr Bishnupriya Hansdah of Botany department. Dr Suvendu Satpathy, assistant professor, department of Social Work proposed the formal vote of thanks.
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