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Government committed to stop illegal wildlife trade: Javadekar

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New Delhi: Asserting the central government’s commitment to ending illegal wildlife trade, union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said steps were taken to protect and preserve endangered wildlife species and increase their numbers.

“India is a value-based country; we are committed to completely stop illegal wildlife trade,” Javadekar said while addressing a prize distribution function to mark Wildlife Week here.

Trading in animal products was illegal and should not be promoted, the minister said.

Strict action had been taken against poachers and confiscated wildlife products would continue to be burnt every year to send out a strong message, he added.

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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