On the occasion of International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) 2026, Dr. Dau Lal Bohra, Head, Department of Zoology, Seth Gyani Ram Banshidhar Podar College, Nawalgarh, delivered an insightful guest lecture at the Jorbeer Vulture Conservation Area, Bikaner, Rajasthan.

The lecture highlighted the ecological importance of vultures and their vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Dr. Bohra discussed the major threats responsible for vulture population decline and emphasized the need for scientific monitoring, habitat protection, safe food availability, effective conservation initiatives, and active community participation.

He also shed light on the significance of Jorbeer as an important vulture congregation and conservation site, emphasizing the collective responsibility required to ensure the long-term survival of these essential scavengers.

The programme served as an important platform to strengthen awareness, promote scientific understanding, and encourage collective action for vulture conservation.

Protect Vultures. Protect Ecosystems. Protect Our Future.