The World Sparrow Day was marked at the start of this week by the administration of the Nandhaur wildlife sanctuary in Haldwani forest division by distributing nest boxes for sparrows to local school children. The Forest department also raised awareness among the school children regarding wildlife conservation on the occasion.
The sanctuary’s sub divisional officer Prakash Chandra Arya informed that events were held at various places to mark World Sparrow Day. Competitions based on the subject of sparrow and wildlife conservation were held at schools in Nandhaur, Chakata, Jaulasal and Danda range. The school children were also informed about aspects of wildlife on the occasion. In the first stage, nest boxes made of wood for sparrows to nest in were distributed to the school children. In the coming time, nest boxes made of cardboard and varied eco-friendly materials will be given to the children, added the SDO.