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Autism Students Experience Wildlife Sanctuary
3 Oct
Summary
- Special nature visit for students with autism to Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Interactive activities include leaf painting and butterfly garden exploration.
- Sanctuary's nature center is being made disability-friendly.
During Wildlife Week, the forest department is hosting its inaugural nature-exposure visit to Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary for students with autism. This initiative, organized for students from Lokvishvas Prantishtan school in Canacona, will welcome around 15 participants. Accompanied by teachers and forest officials, the students will journey through a specially selected, accessible section of the sanctuary.
The visit includes a trip to Bela lake and engaging activities such as leaf painting, a wildlife-themed drawing competition, and rangoli art. They will also explore a renowned butterfly garden, home to over 180 species. Assistant Conservator of Forests Urvashi Jain emphasized making nature accessible to everyone, noting arrangements tailored for the students' comfort and experience.
Efforts are underway to make the sanctuary's nature interpretation center disability-friendly, a project expected to conclude in two to three months. The department has arranged accessible transportation and a largely flat route within the sanctuary, allowing students to disembark and connect with their surroundings. Educational sessions on biodiversity and conservation importance are planned.
