Chitwan Celebrates 31st National Wildlife Week with Conservation Initiatives

Chitwan. The 31st National Wildlife Week is being celebrated with various programs. The week, which began on Baisakh 1, is being observed by Chitwan National Park and stakeholders through a series of events.

As part of the ongoing activities, wetland and river cleaning campaigns were conducted today. Park Information Officer Abinas Thapamagar stated that the cleanup covered the area from Sauraha to Golaghat and the western banks of the Narayani River. He noted that this program is held annually during Wildlife Week because cleaning wetlands and rivers helps ensure essential water sources for wildlife.

Similarly, on Baisakh 1, a flag-hoisting ceremony and cleanup were held at the park office; on Baisakh 2, bird watching was organized; and on Baisakh 3, discussions were held with stakeholders regarding the implementation of a plastic-free zone. On Saturday, Baisakh 5, a discussion and interaction on human-wildlife coexistence took place. On Sunday, Baisakh 6, a school-level art competition was held, and scholarships were awarded to children orphaned by wildlife. On the final day, Monday, Baisakh 7, field awareness programs and interactions regarding wildlife habitat management will be conducted.

He stated that such programs help inform the community about their role in wildlife conservation and contribute to protection efforts. According to him, Wildlife Week helps raise awareness about the impact of wildlife and wetlands on human life, encouraging collective participation in conservation.

During the week, the Nepal Zoological Society Bagmati Province and the Department of Zoology at Birendra Multiple Campus organized a morning rally today. Birendra Campus Assistant Campus Chief Kishor Ghimire mentioned that the rally started from Ramailo Chowk in Bharatpur-10 and concluded after passing through Dipendra Chowk, Synergy Chowk, and Purnima Chowk before returning to Ramailo Chowk.