A programme was organised on the theme "Snakes and Friends" to spread awareness about snakes and forests. Several school students also participated in a drawing competition on the occasion.
"The subject chosen by Tata Steel for the World Forestry Day is very interesting. New species of snakes are being discovered everyday and we need to understand the benefits we get from it," Chief Guest of the function and MLA from Jagannathpur Geeta Koda said.
"Snakes are our friends and they help in maintaining ecological balance. This is our small contribution to National Biodiversity Target. Such programmes will create awareness and lead to effective conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem," Tata Steel General Manager Pankaj Satija said.