World Wildlife Day 2024 was celebrated on March 3rd. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation. Moreover, it is the need to protect endangered species and their habitats.
The day aims to highlight the various threats facing wildlife around the world. Furthermore, these threats include habitat destruction, poaching, climate change, pollution, and illegal wildlife trade. It also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the beauty and diversity of wildlife. Moreover, it promotes efforts to conserve and protect it for future generations.
Activities on World Wildlife Day 2024
Activities and events held on World Wildlife Day often include educational programs, community outreach initiatives, conservation projects, and fundraising campaigns.
Continuous efforts are going on for the conservation of wildlife in Ranthambore National Park of Rajasthan. One more step has been taken in this direction.
Ranthambore National Park in Kota has done some great things to achieve this goal. On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, seven patrolling vehicles have been deployed in Ranthambore National Park. Additionally, it will help to conserve the creatures. Also, six forest officers have been honoured.
Program in Ranthambore National Park
In this program organized on the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2024, Priya Aggarwal Hebbar of Animal Care Organization (TACO) along with Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) of IFS and Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) of Rajasthan Government, Pawan Kumar Upadhyay, and other forest officials marked their presence.
Ranthambore National Park has used the grant of Rs 1 crore given earlier by TACO to purchase these seven vehicles. Six forest officers of Ranthambore National Park were also felicitated in appreciation of their outstanding contribution towards wildlife conservation.
Priya Aggarwal Hebbar said that we are happy to contribute to the important conservation efforts in Ranthambore National Park. These seven ultra-modern patrol vehicles reflect our strong dedication to strengthening the park’s anti-poaching measures and response mechanisms. Furthermore, it will help in strengthening the ecological balance.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Pawan Kumar Upadhyay said that the deployment of these state-of-the-art patrolling vehicles will significantly enhance our surveillance and anti-poaching measures. The deployment of these seven patrolling vehicles is an important step towards enhancing conservation activities in Ranthambore National Park. Moreover, it will provide essential assistance in monitoring and protecting the park’s wildlife population, which includes 88 tigers.
Apart from tigers, Ranthambore National Park is filled with a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including many animals ranging from leopards to striped hyenas and sloth bears.
