Morarji Desai school Thimmarajipura

Overview:
As part of the Sarpamithra State Campaign, Adavi Alert Foundation conducted a Snake Bite Awareness and Conservation Education Session at Morarji Desai Residential School, Thimmarajipura. Located in close proximity to the BRT Tiger Reserve in Chamarajanagar district, the school is situated within a landscape where awareness on wildlife and human-wildlife coexistence is of significant importance. The programme was attended by 220 students and 4 staff members and focused on snake ecology, snakebite prevention, biodiversity conservation, and safe coexistence with wildlife.

Session Highlights:

  • Awareness on the ecological importance of snakes and their contribution to ecosystem health

  • Introduction to commonly encountered venomous and non-venomous snakes of Karnataka

  • Discussion on the importance of biodiversity conservation in forest-fringe landscapes

  • Guidance on preventing snakebite incidents in residential areas, schools, and agricultural fields

  • Demonstration of scientifically recommended snakebite first-aid practices and emergency response measures

  • Addressing myths, misconceptions, and superstitions associated with snakes

  • Interactive discussions encouraging students to participate in conservation and environmental stewardship

  • Donation of Snakes of Mysore books to the school library as part of the Sarpamithra State Campaign

  • Distribution of snakebite awareness and conservation posters for educational display within the institution

Team Present:

  • Pavan Joshi – Founder & Conservationist, Adavi Alert Foundation

  • Raghuram

Sponsor: Anonymous

Participants: 220 Students, 4 Staff Members

Session Status: Completed

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Overview: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, Adavi Alert Foundation conducted a conservation awareness programme at Sancta Matha College of Nursing, Gundlupet. Given the college's proximity to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and the Nilgiri Biosphere landscape, the session focused on the importance of biodiversity conservation, current environmental challenges, human-wildlife coexistence, and snakebite awareness.

Session Highlights:

  • Awareness on the ecological significance of biodiversity and the need for its conservation
  • Discussion on current threats to ecosystems, including habitat degradation and human-wildlife conflict
  • Elephant conservation awareness, highlighting the challenges faced by both wildlife and local communities
  • Session on snake ecology, snakebite prevention, and scientifically accurate first-aid practices
  • Addressing myths and misconceptions surrounding snakes and promoting responsible coexistence
  • Interactive discussions on the role of youth in environmental stewardship and conservation action
  • Donation of Snakes of Mysore books to the college library as part of the Sarpamithra State Campaign
  • Distribution of conservation and snakebite awareness posters for display within the institution

Team Present:

  • Pavan Joshi – Founder & Conservationist, Adavi Alert Foundation
  • Raghuram

Sponsor: Anonymous

Session Status: Completed