Sukinda: Tata Steel Mining (TSM) arranged a ‘Snakes Are Friends’ campaign at its Sukinda Chromite Mine school in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Thursday.
As part of its unbending dedication and fix to work towards conservation of the community and environment, TSM performed the campaign to raise awareness about snake preservation and promoting coexistence in between human beings and reptiles.
The day-long program stressed on eco-friendly significance of snakes and the important function they play in preserving a well balanced community.
The program likewise concentrated on practical elements of snake preservation, consisting of steps to be taken when experiencing a snake in the wild or near houses.
TSM had actually trapped Bhubaneswar-based voluntary organisation ‘Snake Helpline’ to inform workers, their member of the family, frontline employees from sanitation, gardening and security departments and neighborhood health employees like ASHA and Anganwadi employees, farmers from the area, Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members and mediapersons.
Around 100 individuals signed up with the sensitisation session.
‘Snake Helpline’ creator Subhendu Mallik, referred to as the ‘snake man of Odisha’, unmasked typical misconceptions and mistaken beliefs surrounding snakes while clarifying their essential contributions to our natural surroundings. He likewise informed the participants on proper techniques of dealing with snake encounters, significance of looking for expert help, and advantages of immediately reporting snake sightings to appropriate authorities.
TSM MD Pankaj Satija said, “We believe in the importance of preserving biodiversity and protecting wildlife. Through the ‘Snakes Are Friends’ program we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the shy and reclusive species, while encouraging a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.”
