A virtual webinar, ‘Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation-State’s Perspective

Chandigarh, 21May – A virtual webinar, ‘Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation-State’s Perspective’, was organized by Haryana State Biodiversity Board to mark International Day for Bio Diversity to highlight the importance and challenges of biodiversity conservation. The Webinar was chaired by Chairman, Sh. Vineet Garg.

It is worth mentioning that International Day for Bio Diversity is observed every year on May 22.  In view of COVID-19 pandemic this year it was decided to observe the day by organizing essay writing, quizzes, painting and photography competitions and a webinar on biodiversity conservation.

Giving this information today, a spokesperson of the Board said that eminent persons from diverse fields i.e.  Secretary, Forest & Wildlife Department, Dr.  TP Singh, Expert in Soil Conservation and Former Director, Dr.  SS Grewal, Principal Secretary, Tourism Department, Sh. MD Sinha, Director General Pushpa Gujral Science City Punjab, Dr.  Neelima Jerath, Dr.  Sumunder Singh and Dr.  Sharda Gupta were the key Speakers in the Webinar.

Smt. Ruchi Kaushal introduced all the participants about the Webinar on “Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation – State’s Perspective and a presentation was also given by her on the biodiversity. Sh. Vineet Garg, welcomed all the Speakers and the officers and officials who attended this Webinar.

The result of the different competitions, which were held on May 17, 2021 online, was also announced during the Webinar.  The Chairman congratulated all the winners of these competitions who have secured First, Second and Third positions and also conveyed best wishes for their bright future.

All Chief Conservators of Forests (Territorial), all DFOs (Territorial) in Haryana, District Coordinators, HSBB and Winners of Competitions attended this Webinar online.

Names of winners of various competitions organized by the board:-

Sr. No. Name of Participants Position Cash Prize (inRs).
1. RaghavKashyap S/o Anil Kumar, District Yamunanagar 1st 4000
2. Gitik S/o RakeshHanda,   Narayangarh, District Ambala 1st 4000
3. Mayank S/o RakeshHanda,   Narayangarh, District Ambala 1st 4000
4. Ritika D/o Shiv KuamrBitna, District  Panchkula 1st 4000
5. Yukt Sharma  District Bhiwani 2nd 3000
6. SauravSuhag S/o Davender Kumar , Chandigarh 3rd 2000

Names of Winners of Essay Competition (English )

S. No. Name and address of Participants Position Cash Prize (in Rs)
School Category  
1. Moksh S/o Anil Pahwa,

Distt. Kurukshetra

 1st 4000
2. -NA- 2nd  
3. -NA- 3rd  
College Category  
1. Asha D/o Krishan Kumar,

District Jhajjar

 1st 4000
2. GauravSuhag S/o Davender Kumar, Chandigarh 2nd 3000
3. Navita Singh D/o Jagbir Singh,

District Bhiwani

 3rd 2000
4. Deepak S/o Rohtash, District Hisar 3rd 2000
Open Category  
1. Pratibha D/o Jai Kumar,

District Panipat

 1st 4000
2. Sonu Kumar S/o SurajBhan, Chandigarh 2nd 3000
3. AnuKumari W/o AmitMaan, Distt. Jind 3rd 2000

(Hindi )

S. No. Names and address of Participants Position Cash Prize (in Rs)
School Category  
1. Sanjeev S/o SurajBhan,  District Sirsa 1st 4000
2. -NA- 2nd  
3. -NA- 3rd  
College Category  
1. Nirmala  D/o  Nihal Singh

District Fatehabad

 1st 4000
2. -NA- 2nd  
3. -NA- 3rd  
Open category  
1. Mamta Rani D/o  SatishSangwan,  District Bhiwani 1st 4000
2. Monika  D/o Dhoop Singh,

District Rohtak

 2nd 3000
3. -NA- 3rd  

  1. Name of winners of Photography Competition are as below:-
S. No. Name and Contact no. Position Cash Prize (in Rs)
1. KadamChugh, 9896349772 1st 4000
2. SauravSihag, 9467512384 2nd 3000
3. Moksh, 9896640184 3rd 2000

  1. Name of winners of Painting Competition are as below:-
S. No. Name and Contact no. Prizes Cash Prize

(in Rs.)
1. Anchal Gupta, 9034735303 1st 4000
2. Swati Soni, 9499447532 2nd 3000
3. ShilpaVerma, 9034326051 3rd 2000
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