As a part of celebration of the World Environment Day 2017, a nature and bird watch was organised at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) on Sunday to create awareness about the identification and importance of flora and fauna. Officers, scientists, staff and student of FRI were among those who participated in the event.
later during the day, a painting competition on the theme "Save Environment, Save life" was organised for children in two age-groups. A national photography competition was also held on various themes.
Five best photographs selected out of entries received from each of the institutions of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and MoEFCC were displayed during the event. A panel of jury selected two best photographs under each of the four themes which will be awarded during the seminar on June 5.
A slogan writing competition, a signature campaign to connect people to nature, a two-day film festival and other activities were also organised in the institute to mark the occasion.