Jamshedpur schools unite to share experience of their Eco Clubs

Tata Steel Zoological Park jointly hosts EcoCon 2024 with Rotary Club of Jamshedpur to showcase schools efforts on conserving nature & environment

Jamshedpur, September 7: Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) and the Rotary Club of Jamshedpur jointly hosted EcoCon 2024, an inspiring event dedicated to environmental conservation held at the TSZP NEC Building today. The event brought together students from the top schools across Jamshedpur, showcasing their activities dedication to safeguarding nature through their respective Eco Clubs.

EcoCon 2024 provided a unique platform for students to present their schools’ efforts in saving the nature & environment. Each participating school delivered presentations that highlighted the innovative activities and initiatives of their Eco Clubs have undertaken to protect and preserve the nature & environment. The presentations covered a wide range of topics, including waste management, energy conservation, biodiversity preservation, plantations, and community outreach programs. These presentations served not only as a reflection of the students’ hard work but also as a medium for exchanging ideas and best practices among different schools.

The event was graced by the presence of the Saba Alam Ansari, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Jamshedpur, who addressed the gathering and shared valuable insights on wildlife conservation. The DFO applauded the students for their commitment to environmental protection and emphasized the importance of continued efforts in preserving the region’s biodiversity.

To recognize their efforts, the DFO awarded certificates to all participants, acknowledging their contributions to environmental conservation. He also offered that anybody/schools needs plant samplings, Forest Department will provide it at free of cost. He added that many schools those don’t have space for plantations in their respective schools; they can take responsibility to doing same in nearby parks & gardens of their schools. He mentioned people should also take part in “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative of Government of India and plant more and more saplings. He shared that Forest Department had planted around one lac bamboo samplings in Chakulia forest to mitigate the human-elephant conflict problem.

The event concluded with an educational and immersive visit to the Butterfly Park, where students experienced the beauty of nature first-hand and learned about the critical role that butterflies and other pollinators play in maintaining ecological balance. The students also learned about the life cycle of butterfly, their feeding and growth patterns.

EcoCon 2024 stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between educational institutions and community organizations in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship among the youth. The Tata Steel Zoological Park remain committed to supporting and nurturing these young environmentalists as they continue their journey toward a sustainable future.

The programme was attended by 3-5 members of each school. In total, 15 Schools and 75 children & teachers participated. Dr Naim Akhtar, Dy. Director, Tata Steel Zoological Park, Ms. Deepali Mishra, Coordinator of Satellite Bird Club of Rotary, Dr Vijaya Bharat, Dr Bharat, Shri Vaidyanathan, Secretary, Rotary Club, Dr Shams Khan, Arshiya Khan, Prosenjit and Rishi Kumar.