The three-day Mowgli Utsav got underway with a grand opening at Pench National Park in Seoni on Sunday. It will continue till December 23. A 5 member team from every district of the state comprising 2 boys and a girl student each with a guide teacher are participating in the event.
At the outset, participants divided into groups named after friends of Mowgli “K”, “Baloo” and “Bagheera” performed various entertaining and enlightening activities. Children enthusiastically participated in adventure activities at Kohka lake and nearby areas. They fully enjoyed artificial wall jumping, ropeway and other adventure games.
Under nature trail, children of “K” Group entered jungle and had a close look at various species of flora and fauna. The children studied jungle’s bio-diversity from close quarters.
Under habitat search, children of “Bagheera” group visited Pench National Park and watched rare species of wildlife, medicinal plants and other flora and fauna. The children identified animals by hearing their sounds. In the afternoon, children learned importance of environmental conservation and existence of wildlife through questions and riddles based on bio-diversity. Guide-teachers assesses children’s knowledge through this exercise.
late evening, arrangements for entertainment were also made for children from all over the state at Mowgli Utsav. Cultural programmes were presented by children of CWSN Seoni, Forest Department held a film show and troupes sent by Culture Department, Bhopal presented dance of Baiga tribe, Matki, Rai dance of Bundelkhand and Dhirmayayi dance and singing.