Mangalore: Three-day Bio-diversity Expo Kick-starts at St Agnes College
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VA)
Mangalore, Jan 27: A three-day bio-diversity exhibition was launched at St Agnes College here on Thursday January 27.
Dr N A Madhyastha, former principal, Poorna Prajna College, Udupi and member of the Wild Life Board was the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he urged each one to strive towards preserving the bio-diversity which is under constant threat. He said protecting the environment, maintaining the water bodies is the need of the hour which can play a major role in well-being of the future generation.
Fr Peter Noronha, parish priest, Bendore Church was the guest of honour. Sr Maria Kripa, principal of St Agnes College Sr Prem D’Souza were among other dignitaries present on the dais. Dr Ita D’Souza, Marina Pinto and Vidya were the convenors of the exhibition.
The various departments of the college will exhibit the projest prepared by the students under the guidance of the respective faculty members. As many as 25 departments of the college have contributed to the expo.
The exhibition will be open to general public from 12 pm to 4.30 pm on Thursday and 9 am to 12 pm on Friday.