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Photo Exhibition at Sukhna Lake

Chandigarh, 31 January, 2016:  Sh. Santosh Kumar, IFS Director, Department of Science and Technology, UT inaugurated the Photo exhibition at Sukhna Lake. The exhibition is organised by Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies (PU) , Natural Biodiversity in collaboration with Hobby Development Association.
             The exhibition is showcasing Avian, Reptilian and Mammalian fauna and besides that highlighting the concern of climate change. Prof. Nandita Singh chief coordinator informed that it is a collaborative effort based on the vision of Swami Vivekananda with focus on Environment and climate. 

               Arun Bansal, administrator, natural biodiversity who is coordinating this even mentioned that as many as 60 photographers including the students, amateur and professional wildlife photographers have been showcasing their work in the exhibition. Navtej Singh, co-founder of ‘Natural Biodiversity’ emphasized that that this is one of the biggest exhibitions held in Chandigarh with more than 160 prints being displayed at one places. A live workshop and interaction with Photography lovers was also facilitated by Sh. Kulbhushan Kanwar and Jeesu Jaskanwar Singh.  
           Rajesh Khurana who is banker and integral part of the group highlighted the positive response of the people towards such events. The exhibition is moving to PGI on Feb 1, 2016 for the next three days in Zakir hall of the institute.



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  1. UnknownMay 3, 2016 at 6:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing about photo exhibition in Sukhna Lake, a man-made lake, created by damming the seasonal stream that comes down from the Shivalik Hills. With migratory birds like Crane, Stork and Siberian Duck , people of all ages can be seen enjoying the natural beauty around or excercising. It has also been declared a protected national wetland.

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