“Science Express”
Science Express Climate Action
Special to be flagged off tomorrow
The “Science Express”, redesigned as Science Express Climate Action Special
(SECAS), the innovative mobile science exhibition mounted on a 16 coach AC
train, will be flagged off from Delhi’s Safderjung Railway Station at 12 noon
tomorrow. The Express will be flagged off by the Union Ministers of
the three partnering Ministries, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Minister of
Railways, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minster of Science and Technology and Minister of
Earth Sciences and Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of State (Independent
Charge), Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The Science Express intends to contribute towards increasing the
understanding of the science of Climate Change, the observed and anticipated
impacts and possible responses. The exhibition will convey a strong message
about Climate Change and will also be a good opportunity to generate a dialogue
and discussion on the impact of climate change and the possible strategies on
mitigation and adaptation for enhancing sustainability of India’s development
path. It will also put forth India’s action and the role of civil society, in
combating Climate Change.
The exhibition is open to all, but primarily targets the students and
teachers. The website - www.sciencexpress.inwill carry more
information. For a visit to the exhibition or any queries, an email
has to be sent to sciencexpress@gmail.com, or contact the team
aboard the train on 09428405407.
School students can participate in the Joy of Science (JOS) Lab in small
batches of up to 20 students, by prior registration through email to vascsc.jos@gmail.com,
or contact at mobile number - 09428405408. Visitors are also encouraged to
participate in various programmes initiated by the Government on the occasion.
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‘Wildlife Trade is Illegal,
Confiscated Products will be burned every year to send a strong Message’:
Environment Minister
Union Minister of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar has said that
trading of animal products is illegal and should not be promoted. Addressing
the prize distribution function to mark the Wildlife Week here today, Shri
Javadekar said that strict action has been taken against poachers and
confiscated wildlife products are being burned and will be burned every year to
send a strong message. The Minister also said that as India is a value-based
country, we are committed to completely stop illegal wildlife trade. He also
pointed out that work is being done to protect and preserve the endangered
species of wildlife and increase their numbers.
Shri Javadekar said that despite suffering losses caused by animals to fields and farms, farmers are unwilling to kill animals. He said that there have been instances of human-wildlife conflict, for which the society will be trained and solutions will be provided. He also added that biodiversity is a gift of nature, which has to be preserved and nurtured. Emphasising the importance of peoples’ participation, Shri Javadekar added that water-fodder augmentation scheme in the forests has been started after suggestions were made by people. He expressed the hope that these young students will become ambassadors for protection of wildlife.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashok Lavasa, said that sensitivity towards wildlife is important and mankind cannot survive without nature. Director General, Forest and Special Secretary, Shri S.S. Negi and Joint Director, National Zoological Park, Shri Ajit Kumar Bhowmick addressed the gathering.
Various programmes and competitions are organised for students from government, public and private schools to mark the Wildlife Week. Students of different age groups from various schools and colleges, as well as specially-abled children received awards from the Minister. The categories in which the awards were given include – ‘Keeper’s talk programme, clay modelling, poster competition on Conserve Wildlife, Expert talk on why conserve biodiversity, On-the-spot competition, Wildlife quiz, debate competition and Amateur Photography competition’.
The Wildlife Week is celebrated in the first week of October, with an aim to create awareness and sympathy for wildlife. Wildlife Week is being celebrated since the inception of National Zoological Park in 1957.
Shri Javadekar said that despite suffering losses caused by animals to fields and farms, farmers are unwilling to kill animals. He said that there have been instances of human-wildlife conflict, for which the society will be trained and solutions will be provided. He also added that biodiversity is a gift of nature, which has to be preserved and nurtured. Emphasising the importance of peoples’ participation, Shri Javadekar added that water-fodder augmentation scheme in the forests has been started after suggestions were made by people. He expressed the hope that these young students will become ambassadors for protection of wildlife.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashok Lavasa, said that sensitivity towards wildlife is important and mankind cannot survive without nature. Director General, Forest and Special Secretary, Shri S.S. Negi and Joint Director, National Zoological Park, Shri Ajit Kumar Bhowmick addressed the gathering.
Various programmes and competitions are organised for students from government, public and private schools to mark the Wildlife Week. Students of different age groups from various schools and colleges, as well as specially-abled children received awards from the Minister. The categories in which the awards were given include – ‘Keeper’s talk programme, clay modelling, poster competition on Conserve Wildlife, Expert talk on why conserve biodiversity, On-the-spot competition, Wildlife quiz, debate competition and Amateur Photography competition’.
The Wildlife Week is celebrated in the first week of October, with an aim to create awareness and sympathy for wildlife. Wildlife Week is being celebrated since the inception of National Zoological Park in 1957.
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