The programme was planned to provide students a first-hand experience of forests. Around 200 students, accompanied by the forest officers, walked on the rough terrain for around 12 km. The officers briefed them about the different varieties of trees found in the forest along the trekking route as well as the animals living there. Range Forest Officer Sanjeev Kumar Chavan and Deputy Range Forest Officer Sanjeev Pawar also utilised the opportunity to make the children aware of vital issues related to the conservation of forests, wild animals, and water. Siddharodh, Suryakanth, Natraj, Shivraj and others from the Forest Department were also present during students’ day in the forest.

Source: The Hindu July 21, 2019 19:10 UTC