Vulture Awareness Session for Aavin Milk Cooperative Secretaries | Sept 2025 | #vultureday25

 

International Vulture Awareness Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of September. To mark the occasion, an awareness session was organized for the secretaries of the Aavin Milk Cooperative Society in Sathyamangalam on September 1, 2025.

Fifty-five members of the cooperative society attended the session, which was led by Mr. Thamarai Selvan and Mrs. Kanchana.

Mr. Bharathidasan, secretary of Arulagam, highlighted the indirect connection between milk cooperatives and vulture conservation. He explained that certain drugs administered to cattle are a key factor in the decline of vulture populations. He emphasized that the cooperative secretaries are in a unique position to reach cattle owners directly and spread the message about avoiding unsafe drug usage. He urged the members to continue their support for this crucial cause.

Following this, Mr. Paraman, a coordinator from Arulagam, spoke about the vital role vultures play in our ecosystem and the consequences of their declining numbers. Ms. Sundari, a biologist from Arulagam, then provided insights into the vulture life cycle and shared observations about their behavior.

 

 

 

The session focused on the importance of vultures, strategies to increase their population, and the need to curb the use of vulture-harmful drugs. The event was well-coordinated, and information materials were distributed by the Arulagam team, including Ms. Revathi, Mr. Santhosh, Mr. Vibish, and Mr. John.