SHRI SHIVAJI SCIENCE COLLEGE, AMRAVATI

DBT STAR COLLEGE PROJECT ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY REPORT

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Sparrow Day 2025


Activity Dates: 26 March

Type of Activity: Outreach Activity

Organizing Department: Department of Zoology

Program Coordinators: Dr. G. A. Wagh Dept. DBT Coordinator ; Activity In charge : Dr. G. D. Hande

Head of the Department: Prof. J.D. Dhote

External Collaborator (if any): -

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No of Beneficieries: 56

Classes Involved: BSc I & BSc III

Venue of the Activity: Zoology Department UG Laboratory

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Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so they can persist for future generations. It involves maintaining diversity of species, genes and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment. Conservation is similar to preservation. Wildlife Conservation can be defined as preventing wildlife from uneven killing and poaching. It also involves the practice of making people aware by telling them about the importance of wildlife. Wildlife Conservation is very important to maintain the food chain and ecosystem balance. To raise awareness and protect these small creatures, World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20th. World Sparrow Day was initiated by "Nature Forever," a bird conservation organization in 2010. The aim was to raise awareness about the declining sparrow population. The event has spread to over 50 countries. Under Green Research Club to create environmental and cleanliness awareness among students. To conduct theme activities regarding Waste Management, Water Conservation, Energy Conservation, and Biodiversity Conservation. To conduct field trips, workshops, guest lectures, etc., regarding environmental studies. To maintain the plastic-free college campus by using the concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle. To promote the “Green Campus-Clean Campus” idea among students such various activities conducted. Sparrows play an important role in maintaining ecological balance. They help control insect populations by feeding on various bugs and pests. These birds are key players in pollination and seed dispersal, which enhances biodiversity. They are crucial for the health of both rural and urban ecosystems.
Anything avian relates to birds. Someone who flies a plane is an aviator, and that may help you remember that avian things have to do with birds. Avian serve as an important source of animal protein, and as a research model for the study of developmental biology, immunology and infectious diseases. Once abundant, the house sparrow is now a rare sight and a mystery in many places.
Every year March 20 is celebrated as World Sparrow Day to create awareness about the importance of house sparrows and the need to protect them. Common house sparrows were a natural sight but in recent years, due to a rapid increase in the levels of noise pollution, they have disappeared.
To raise awareness and protect these small creatures, World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20th. World Sparrow Day was initiated by "Nature Forever," a bird conservation organization in 2010.
Students gain more in-depth knowledge when they learn about topics from various perspectives. Useful skills such as critical thinking, synthesis and research are developed as students explore disciplinary boundaries to consider other view points and compare concepts across subject areas. Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati is making its valuable contribution in creating bright citizens by achieving the comprehensive development, heritage and cultural progress of the country. Continuing this tradition, Department of Zoology under Green Research Club of DBT Star Project Scheme 2025 has organized a “Sparrow Day 2025” for BSc students on 26 March 2025 at the Department of Zoology, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati. The theme for 2025, "A Tribute to Nature's Tiny Messengers," emphasizes the significance of sparrows in our environment and encourages global efforts to protect these remarkable birds. House sparrows, long-time residents of South Florida, were introduced across America, parts of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Sparrow help control insect populations by feeding on various bugs and pests. Additionally, sparrows are key players in pollination and seed dispersal. Their presence enhances biodiversity, making them crucial for the health of both rural and urban ecosystems. This student event aimed to raise scientific awareness among students the idea was to earmark a day for the house sparrow to convey the message of conservation of the house sparrow and other common birds and also mark a day of celebration to appreciate the beauty of the common biodiversity which is taken so much for granted. The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 in different parts of the world. The day was celebrated by carrying out different various kinds of activities and events like art competitions, awareness campaigns, and sparrow processions as well as interactions with media. The program was organized by in charge teachers- Dr. Gayatri D. Hande and was exhibited in UG Laboratory I.
The program started sharply at 3.00 pm by welcoming the students with their accompanying teachers in presence of the whole teaching and non-teaching staff of zoology department, by offering them flowers after which Dr. G. D. Hande, Department DBT activity in charge, gave an introduction of the study programme and highlighted the importance of this World Sparrow Day also has a broader vision to provide a platform where people who are working on the conservation of the house sparrow and other common birds can network, collaborate and exchange conservation ideas which will lead to better science and improved results. A total of 35 students from BSc were registered in the event.
Sparrows play an important role in maintaining ecological balance. For this event celebration by department decided to distribute water bowls for birds. The population of house sparrows has been declining across both urban and rural landscapes. This decline serves as a crucial indicator of environmental degradation, highlighting potential risks to human health and well-being. One major concern is the rising levels of microwave radiation and other environmental changes that may be contributing to the dwindling numbers of these birds. Understanding what is affecting their survival can offer valuable insights into broader ecological impacts, including those on human life.
This Green Research Club, DBT Sponsored program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. J. D. Dhote, Prof. & Head, Department of Zoology and Dr. G. A. Wagh, Prof. & Departmental DBT Coordinator. Department of Zoology distributed clay bowl, eco-friendly earthen water bowls to the students to feed the birds in scorching heat. The bowls were distributed to the representatives of Green Research Club for the awareness and sensitization programme is organized at Department of zoology. In the presence of Program in charge; Dr. G. D. Hande, Dr. S.V. Gawande, Asstt. Prof.; Dr. P. M. Ramteke, Asstt. Prof. and Dr. S. J. Kawade, Asstt. Prof., Dr. A. R. Rajoria, PG staff with research students & non-teaching staffs were present for this program. From this event in human settlements and remains one of the most widely recognized birds. Over centuries, it has adapted alongside us, continuing to thrive in many regions around the world.
For this event total 56 students were present and they got knowledge and importance of conservation of animals. All faculties motivate the students for conservation of sparrows.

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Students attending out rich activity sparrow conservation
Students attending out rich activity sparrow conservation
Prof. J. D. Dhote give presidential address about conservation of sparrow
Prof. J. D. Dhote give presidential address about conservation of sparrow
Distribution of water bowls by Prof . J.D. Dhote
Distribution of water bowls by Prof . J.D. Dhote
Sparrow conservation awareness guidance by Dr. G. A. Wagh
Sparrow conservation awareness guidance by Dr. G. A. Wagh
Students attending out rich activity
Students attending out rich activity
Students receiving water bowls for sparrow conservation.
Students receiving water bowls for sparrow conservation.

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