The Udaipur Bird Festival Culminates with a Call to Preserve

*Udaipur,  In the grand finale of the Udaipur Bird Festival, the Governor of Assam, Mr. Gulabchand Kataria, emphasized the need to preserve the natural beauty, biodiversity, and heritage of Mewar. Acknowledging the rich gifts bestowed upon the region by nature and ancestors, he envisioned Udaipur becoming the world's foremost destination for natural beauty and heritage conservation.

Addressing the closing ceremony at the Bappa Rawal Sabha Ghar on the campus of Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Mr. Kataria spoke passionately about the mountains, greenery, rivers, and lakes that nature provided, coupled with the foresight of ancestors who constructed water reservoirs in every village. He cited examples like the Rajasamand and Jaysamand lakes, highlighting the farsightedness of past rulers in ensuring water availability for generations.

Mr. Kataria stressed the importance of the younger generation in preserving these legacies. He noted that the youth must recognize the significance of these natural treasures; otherwise, their conservation might be compromised. He commended initiatives like the Udaipur Bird Festival for fostering a love for nature and birds among the youth, considering them crucial custodians of these legacies.

Prominent figures present at the event included Member of Parliament Arjun Meena, Udaipur City MLA Tarachand Jain, Vallabhnagar MLA Uday Lal Dangi, District Collector Arvind Poswal, CEO of WWF India Ravi Singh, Rajpal Singh, retired Chief Forest Conservator N.C. Jain, and others.

The festival, spanning three days, witnessed active participation from bird enthusiasts and environmentalists. Various competitions were held during the event to recognize young talents, honoring winners across different categories.

The Governor acknowledged the efforts of the Bird Watching teams and students who shared their experiences during the festival. Six teams, comprising bird watchers and students, explored different regions of the district for bird watching, enhancing their understanding of rare species, local biodiversity, and environmental conditions.

The closing ceremony also celebrated the winners of diverse competitions held during the festival, reinforcing the connection between the youth and the avian world. The event emphasized not only the enjoyment of natural beauty but also served as an essential educational platform for the district's youth and bird watchers, fostering a deeper understanding of nature, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.