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The Department of Zoology at St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur marked Environmental Day 2025 with a meaningful seminar aimed at promoting ecological awareness among students and the local community.

🌱 Event Highlights: Environmental Seminar at Kaviprathibha Hall

The seminar took place at Kaviprathibha Hall, drawing enthusiastic participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with faculty members.

Welcome Address

The program began with a warm welcome by Dr. Vimala K. John, Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Zoology.
She highlighted the importance of observing Environmental Day to create lasting environmental consciousness in society.

Presidential Address by Vice-Principal

Rev. Dr. Fr. Anil George K., Vice-Principal, delivered the presidential address.
He shared inspiring thoughts on our duty to protect nature and emphasized collective efforts for sustainable conservation.

🐾 Expert Talk: Kozhikode’s Official District Biota

The keynote speaker, Sri. Sreejith S. Kumar, Assistant Zoologist at Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kozhikode, delivered an engaging session on “Guardians of Nature: Kozhikode’s Official District Biota.”

His talk covered:

  • Criteria for declaring district biota (endemic status, ecological importance, cultural value, conservation priority)
  • Role of such designations in encouraging local biodiversity pride
  • Biodiversity hotspots in Kerala like the Western Ghats, mangroves, and backwaters

He urged students to become “eco-guardians” of Kerala’s natural wealth.

💬 Felicitations and Closing

Dr. Binoy C. F., a senior professor, felicitated the guest and applauded the relevance of such seminars in strengthening student understanding of conservation realities.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Sheeba Raphel, appreciating the speakers, organizers, and participants.


🌿 Why This Matters for Kerala

Environmental Day events like this reflect the growing awareness in Kerala campuses about nature conservation.
The talk on Kozhikode’s district biota brought local pride and a strong message for student involvement in biodiversity protection.

Such programs bridge classroom knowledge with real-world issues.


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