Jammu, 6 October (H.S.):

An exhibition of paintings made on wildlife by the

students of J&K UT commenced at Jambu Zoo. Programme was organised by

Wildlife Protection Department J&K. The Himalayan Avian and Jambu Zoo

jointly. In this three-day long painting exhibition, more than 650 excellent

paintings, made recently during UT level painting competition conducted

recently in many location of the State, were displayed.

Chief Wildlife Warden Jammu and Kashmir Sarvesh Rai, who was the chief

guest, inaugurated the exhibition by cutting the ribbon. He closely observed

the art work and wildlife sense of budding artists. Chief Wildlife Warden

J&K Sarvesh Rai, while addressing the students, said that Jammu and Kashmir

is rich in wildlife. Students should try to understand the life of wildlife and

bring awareness among the society.

He appreciated students for painting works, and

praised The Himalayan Avian who has been organising such type of competition

for many years. On this occasion Deputy Director of Jambu Zoo Anil Atri was

also present . Earlier, Guldev Raj on the behalf of Himalayan Avian informed

that 1200 students from the J&K UT from 55 schools participated this year’s

wildlife painting competition. Now more than 100 of these students will be

honored with prizes in the third week of October

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar