World Environment Day Celebration in Thane, Maharashtra
The Thane Municipal Corporation celebrated World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, with great enthusiasm. The EIACP Department of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) played a pivotal role in the event by setting up an engaging stall showcasing a knowledge product on avian ecology, which drew significant attention from visitors.
🌿 Key Interactions:
- Thane Municipal Commissioner Mr. Saurabh Rao (I.A.S.) visited the stall and received a beautifully illustrated bird poster from Mr. Nandkishor Dudhe.
- Thane MLA Mr. Sanjay Kelkar appreciated BNHS’s knowledge products and ongoing conservation work.
- Special Recognition was extended to Mr. Niraj Patel, Mr. Yogesh Dhamnaskar, and Mr. Rohan Chavan for their efforts in organizing the stall.
The event underscored the importance of environmental conservation and highlighted BNHS’s valuable contributions in spreading awareness about avian ecology and threatened bird species.
📅 Exhibition Highlights (June 5–8, 2025)
- Distinguished visitors: Shri Naresh Mhaske (MP) and Shri Niranjan Davkhare (MLA)
- BNHS showcased their ongoing conservation initiatives and gifted knowledge products as tokens of appreciation.
- BNHS received a certificate and trophy from the Thane Municipal Corporation recognizing its impactful presence.
📸 Glimpses from the Event
Photograph showing the stall during the visit of Thane Municipal Commissioner, Mr. Saurabh Rao (I.A.S.).
Another view of the stall during the visit by Mr. Saurabh Rao.
Token of appreciation presented to Thane MLA, Mr. Sanjay Kelkar.
Knowledge product presented to Shri. Naresh Mhaske, Member of Parliament.
Shri Niranjan Davkhare, MLA, appreciating BNHS’s conservation efforts.
Certificate and trophy awarded to BNHS by Thane Municipal Corporation.
Together for nature—Let’s protect biodiversity and promote awareness for a greener tomorrow.
For more updates:
📧 Email: eiacp@bnhs.org