New Delhi: “Wildlife conservation is not a service, it is a passion. The role of destiny in leading one towards this career is immense. It is destiny that leads one towards an exam and then a career, but it is hard work and the passion to discharge one’s responsibilities diligently that ultimately leads to fulfillment of one’s goals and true purpose in life,” said Union Environment & Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav.
Addressing the august gathering of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers and other dignitaries at an award function here in national capital, Yadav said that wildlife conservation also includes community service, adoption of new technology and even adoption of society. He said, “It is not just a service, it is a mission. Each one of you is a karmayogi. This is the Prime Minister’s message for you all.”
Union Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav presented the Eco Warrior Awards 2023 to five IFS officers – Ms Basu Kannogia (2010-batch Indian Forest Service officer), Dr. Mohan Ram, Ritesh Sirothia (2017 batch officer), Biswajit Mishra (an officer of the 1998 batch and Karnataka cadre) and Millo Tasser. Each awardee was presented with a citation and a trophy in recognition of their exemplary work.
Asking those who did not get the award not to get disheartened, Yadav said that they are equally good and will get their chances in future. The event ended on a beautiful note with a beautiful live display of sand art by noted sand artist Niteesh, who enthralled the gathering with his creative tribute to Indian Forest Service.
