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Wildlife Week 2026 Celebrated Across North Sikkim with Focus on Habitat Conservation
Mangan, October 8, 2026: The Wildlife North Division, Department of Forest and Environment, Government of Sikkim, observed Wildlife Week 2026 from October 2 to 8, 2026, under the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife.” The week-long observance aimed to generate greater awareness among the public, students and departmental personnel about wildlife conservation, protection of natural habitats and the importance of biodiversity.
As part of the celebration, a series of awareness and community-based activities were organised at different locations across North Sikkim with the active participation of wildlife staff, students and local communities.
On October 3, a Cleanliness-cum-Awareness Programme was conducted at the Butterfly Park, Rangrang, Mangan District, in the presence of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Mr Karma Galay Lachungpa and wildlife staff. The programme focused on maintaining cleanliness in and around the park and encouraging responsible waste disposal. Participants were also sensitised on the importance of protecting natural habitats that support butterflies and other wildlife species.
On October 6, an Awareness Programme was organised at Government Secondary School, Tingchim, by the Wildlife Division staff. Students were educated on wildlife conservation, biodiversity, environmental protection and the significance of preserving natural habitats. The programme also highlighted the importance of Wildlife Week and encouraged greater public participation in wildlife conservation efforts.
On October 7, an awareness programme was conducted at Singhik School, where students were sensitised on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife”, along with the importance of wildlife conservation and environmental protection. A snake rescue and safe-catching demonstration was also conducted by the Forest Department. The demonstration helped students understand the ecological importance of snakes and the need to avoid harming wildlife while ensuring human safety during human-wildlife encounters.
On October 8, marking the concluding day of Wildlife Week 2026, an Awareness Programme was conducted at Ringhim Nampatam GPU. The programme focused on the importance of wildlife habitats, biodiversity conservation and the need to maintain a healthy balance between human activities and the natural environment.
The week-long celebration concluded with a message that wildlife conservation is a collective responsibility requiring the participation of government departments, local communities, students and the public. The programmes emphasised that protecting forests, wildlife and their habitats is essential for maintaining ecological balance and securing a healthy environment for present and future generations.
As part of the celebration, a series of awareness and community-based activities were organised at different locations across North Sikkim with the active participation of wildlife staff, students and local communities.
On October 3, a Cleanliness-cum-Awareness Programme was conducted at the Butterfly Park, Rangrang, Mangan District, in the presence of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Mr Karma Galay Lachungpa and wildlife staff. The programme focused on maintaining cleanliness in and around the park and encouraging responsible waste disposal. Participants were also sensitised on the importance of protecting natural habitats that support butterflies and other wildlife species.
On October 6, an Awareness Programme was organised at Government Secondary School, Tingchim, by the Wildlife Division staff. Students were educated on wildlife conservation, biodiversity, environmental protection and the significance of preserving natural habitats. The programme also highlighted the importance of Wildlife Week and encouraged greater public participation in wildlife conservation efforts.
On October 7, an awareness programme was conducted at Singhik School, where students were sensitised on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife”, along with the importance of wildlife conservation and environmental protection. A snake rescue and safe-catching demonstration was also conducted by the Forest Department. The demonstration helped students understand the ecological importance of snakes and the need to avoid harming wildlife while ensuring human safety during human-wildlife encounters.
On October 8, marking the concluding day of Wildlife Week 2026, an Awareness Programme was conducted at Ringhim Nampatam GPU. The programme focused on the importance of wildlife habitats, biodiversity conservation and the need to maintain a healthy balance between human activities and the natural environment.
The week-long celebration concluded with a message that wildlife conservation is a collective responsibility requiring the participation of government departments, local communities, students and the public. The programmes emphasised that protecting forests, wildlife and their habitats is essential for maintaining ecological balance and securing a healthy environment for present and future generations.
