Wildlife Week 2025: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that global warming is result of interference with nature, and now it is necessary that wherever a suitable place is found, saplings must be planted. Along with development, it is also necessary to be vigilant and active in nature conservation. He asked citizens to teach children from childhood about the coexistence of humans and nature.
Governor Patel was addressing the state-level Wildlife Week-2025 closing ceremony at Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal. On this occasion children
Governor Mangubhai Patel said that forests and wildlife are backbone of our ecosystem, and their existence is directly linked with the balanced state of our forests, rivers and climate. He said it is a matter of pride that today our younger generation is also showing interest in wildlife conservation and actively participating. He said balanced development is the need of the time.
Governor explained the importance of small efforts in environmental protection by citing the example of a school in Kutch with 400 students where a teacher couple built a boundary wall of trees together with the children. Children were made partners and planted saplings together. Every child regularly took care of the plants. Children would bring leftover water from washing fruits and vegetables at home to water the plants the next day. In just four years, a large boundary wall of the school was completed through small contributions.
During the programme, the annual report 2024-25 of Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation Society, biodiversity board lapel pin box, first Bhopal Bird Festival poster, Grasses of Satpura from Satpura Tiger Reserve Narmadapuram, and Madhya Pradesh bird field guide publications by Bhopal Birds, were released.
Governor awarded security personnel Shri Ganesh Ram, forest guards Shri Sachin Parsai, Shri Kamlesh Chaturvedi, and Smt. Kriti Jain for commendable contributions in forest management and wildlife protection. In painting competitions across five categories and two photography categories, along with mehendi, palm painting, toddler walk, and face painting competitions — totalling seven competitions — 34 winners were awarded.
Minister of State Dilip Ahirwar said that biodiversity and wildlife conservation is protection of humanity. He appealed that people should regard trees and animals with respect and take a pledge not to do anything harmful to them.
At the beginning of the programme, the Governor was welcomed by presenting a Tulsi plant and a memento. Principal Chief Wildlife Warden Shri Shubh Ranjan Sen gave details of activities conducted during the week.
