Siddha Group, known for its commitment to sustainable urban development, organized an insightful talk show addressing the critical issue of Forest Land Depletion & Urban Wildlife Encounters. The event brought together esteemed environment experts and conservationists to discuss the growing challenges of urbanization on natural ecosystems and the increasing human-wildlife interface.
The discussion featured distinguished speakers, including Mr. Sunil Limaye, IFS (Retd), Member of the Central Empowered Committee and Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Government of Maharashtra, and Mr. Pradeep Vyas, IFS (Retd), Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Government of West Bengal. Adding a cultural perspective to the dialogue, noted danseuse Ms. Alokananda Roy also joined the discussion and emphasized on the symbiotic relationship between nature and human existence through the lens of art and philosophy. National Award-winning actress Rituparna Sengupta and renowned actor Indraneil Sengupta were also present at the talk show and highlighted the importance of Forest land conservation to have a greener future for the human race.
Mr. Aayushman Jain, Director, Siddha Group, reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to promoting environmental consciousness through meaningful discussions and sustainable real estate practices. The session was skillfully moderated by Mr. Jayanta Basu, a renowned Environment Columnist and Faculty Member at the Department of Environmental Science & Department of Journalism, Calcutta University.
The talk show delved into various crucial aspects, such as the alarming rate of forest depletion, the impact of rapid urbanization on biodiversity, and measures required to balance ecological conservation with urban development. Experts also highlighted real-world examples of human-wildlife interactions and the need for responsible urban planning to mitigate conflicts.
“As a responsible real estate brand, we believe in the harmonious coexistence of nature and development. This talk show is an effort to spark meaningful conversations around this issue and encourage sustainable practices in urban planning”, said Mr. Aayushman Jain, Director, Siddha Group.
The thought-provoking discussion highlighted the actionable steps to be taken for addressing these challenges, inspiring attendees to advocate for a greener, more balanced future. In the presence of all the esteemed dignitaries, an awareness sticker with a message to save the green was launched.
