Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 23: Adavi Alert Foundation (AAF) recently conducted a significant event at St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), as part of its on-going conservation efforts. The foundation presented a canvas of Bhogeshwara, the iconic tusker, to the institution in appreciation of their steadfast support for wildlife conservation initiatives.

The vice-chancellor, Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, received the canvas, accompanied by distinguished attendees, including: Dr Alwyn D'Sa (registrar), Dr Ronald Nazareth (registrar), Dr Ishwara Bhat (director), Dr Asha Abraham (director), Dr Loveena Lobo (director), Dr Charles Furtado (director), Kiran Vati K, assistant professor and Seema Maria D’Cunha, personal secretary to the vice chancellor.

As part of this initiative, copies of the book, snakes of Mysore were handed over to the institution, which will be donated to government schools in the coastal regions of Mangaluru. To complement these donations, marine conservation storybooks curated by the Dakshin Foundation were also provided as complementary resources and handed over to the vice-chancellor. These books will be distributed alongside snakes of Mysore to inspire and educate young minds in government schools about the importance of conserving terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

The Bhogeshwara canvas symbolises collaboration between conservationists and educational institutions, fostering a deeper connection between students and the natural world while promoting awareness and responsibility for wildlife conservation.