Science Demonstration Exhibition - Jan 9 2026, Rameswaram - Sand Dunes Conservation
On January 9, at Rameswaram, a Science Demonstration Exhibition by the students of Annai Scholastica Arts and Science College was conducted under the leadership of the Mother Superior Mother Amutha Theos Mother General of the Sacred Heart of Jesus congregation. Vellore, in the presence of the College Principal Dr. Sr. S. Anne Perpet Sophy and Secretary Ms. Ruby.
Mr. Muralidharan Rameswaram Tahsildar participated as the Chief Guest. The exhibition witnessed the participation of more than 750 school students. Scientific demonstration models prepared by students from all departments of the college were displayed during the exhibition.
As a special highlight of the event, an awareness and demonstration stall was set up by Arulagam Nature Conservation Organization as part of the Rameswaram Sand Dunes Conservation Project, which has been implemented over the past two years on Rameswaram Island with support from SGP/GEF/TERI/UNDP. The stall featured training-of-trainers activities, demonstrations of native trees, shrubs, and creepers suitable for sandy soil, and awareness messages on the importance of conserving spiders and the protection of vultures. School and college students, teachers, and members of the public who visited the exhibition gained insights into various aspects of environmental conservation, particularly the features, uses, and ecological importance of sand dunes.
The arrangements for this exhibition were jointly carried out by the Rameswaram Sand Dunes Conservation Project of Arulagam Nature Conservation Organization under the guidance of Secretary Mr. S. Bharathidasan, with support from Treasurer Amirthalingam, Joint Secretary Joseph, and Botanical Researcher Anbu. The program was coordinated with the involvement of Project Associate Researcher Mohammad Shahidh, Project Consultant Natarajan, and staff members of the Neithal Nursery—Murugarani, Jayalakshmi, Rajeshwari, Seetha, Maheswari, and Nagasakthi.
