Morarji Desai Residential School | Melukamanahalli

Location:
Morarji Desai Residential School, Melukamanahalli, Chamarajanagar District (Buffer Zone – Bandipur Tiger Reserve)

Overview: Adavi Alert Foundation conducted a Sarpamithra awareness session at Morarji Desai Residential School, Melukamanahalli, engaging 223 students from classes 8th, 9th, and 10th, along with 7 teachers and staff members. The session focused on snake ecology, conservation, and snakebite awareness, with the aim of building understanding, reducing fear, and promoting safe and responsible behaviour.

Session Highlights:

• Awareness on snake ecology and the role of snakes in maintaining ecological balance
• Snakebite prevention and scientifically accurate first-aid guidance
• Donation of Snakes of Mysore (English) and Uraga Taranga (Kannada) to the school library
• Interactive quiz and open Q&A session with students and teachers
• Discussions on commonly seen snakes and safe response practices
• Increased student engagement and curiosity towards local wildlife

Team Present:

Pavan Joshi – Founder & Conservationist, Adavi Alert Foundation
Raghuram R – Senior Wildlife Conservationist

Sponsor:
Anonymous

Session Status:
Completed