Baridua( Meghalaya), July 29: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) recently organized a day-long awareness program on International Tiger Day 2025, themed “Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Tigers”. In collaboration with the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Guwahati, the event featured engaging activities such as a street play, art and drawing competition, and an open quiz competition.
The program aimed to raise awareness about the critical role of tigers in maintaining ecological balance and the need for community-driven conservation efforts. Experts delivered talks on tiger conservation, including Dr. Chandashree Bhuyan, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Arya Vidyapeeth College, who spoke on “Striped Guardian of Our Ecosystem”.
Additionally, the University School of Law and Research, USTM, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-India), hosted a thought-provoking session featuring a skit by WWF-India volunteers and a session by State Coordinator Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya.
The event concluded with a call to action, emphasizing the importance of protecting tigers and their habitats. By promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and tigers, the program aimed to inspire individuals to take part in conservation efforts.
