Port Blair, May 22: The Botanical Survey of India, celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity on 22nd May, 2023 at Garden-cum-Arboretum. Joint Director & Regional Head Dr. Lal Singh, in his presidential address emphasized on biodiversity. Dr. Singh stated that biodiversity is essential for the balance of the ecosystem and plants play a very important role in terms of life and he stated that life cannot exist without plants.
On this occasion, a drawing competition for school students was organized. Students from over 10 schools participated in the competition. All scientists and staff members of the center, local people also participated and showed keen interest for conservation of Biodiversity. Dr. Anil Kumar Midigesi, Garden In-charge proposed vote of thanks.
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