On the last day of the four-day 17th All India People's Science Congress, three books on environmental and biodiversity aspects of Eklavya were released.
Books including Animals around the house, Cranes of Arunachal, and people and wildlife were published recently.
This 17th Congress of All India People's Science Network was held at Extol College in which many scientists from different regions of the country as well as 700 people from 24 states participated.
This release event took place in the concluding session of the People's Science Congress. In this session the Vice Chancellor of Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad and constitutional expert Prof. Faizan Mustafa, Educationist Prof. R. Ramanujam, Eicher Pune scientist Prof. Satyajit Rath, Vice Chancellor of Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Prof. Sonjharia Minj and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijay Singh, Prof. Many other speakers including Anita Rampal were present.
People and Wildlife is one such book which contains the stories of ten such people from different parts of the country. This book is about such people and their deep connection with the natural world.
It contains ten short stories inspired by true events. Similarly, the animals around the house is a book that gives us a chance to connect with the environment around us. These books will encourage young readers to take a closer look at the natural world around them.
The third book The Cranes of Arunachal is also an account of a campaign to save the black-necked crane. Which is successful in showing concern for biodiversity and environment. The rising heat has created an environment of concern for the environment.
During Covid, this thing emerged more and more that we need to be aware of our environment. In view of environmental concern, these books, focusing on aspects related to environment and biodiversity, hold great importance for young readers.