The campaign focused on Eco-Club schools located near Tiger Reserves, while schools near National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries participated in States and Union Territories without Tiger Reserves, ensuring nationwide outreach.

As part of the campaign, Eco-Clubs organized Painting Competitions on the theme "Save the Tiger" and Eco-friendly Mask-Making Competitions featuring wild animals and birds (other than tigers). The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from 627 Eco-Club schools and 14,814 students across 19 States, reflecting the growing commitment of young learners towards biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship. Based on the competitions, 84 paintings and 73 eco-friendly masks were shortlisted by the Implementing Agencies for national-level evaluation. The best entries have also been exhibited at the Ministry, showcasing the creativity and conservation message of young Eco-Club members from across the country.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the national-level competitions:

🎨 National Painting Competition
🥇 First Prize: Rajalaxmi Sahu, Class IX, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Digdhar, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
🥈 Second Prize: Aashi Sharma, Class XI, GGSSS No. 3, Badarpur, New Delhi
🥉 Third Prize: Sahil Nunekar, Class X, Government High School, Vaddem-Curdi, Sanguem, Goa

🎭 Eco-friendly Mask Making Competition (Wild Animals/Birds – Other than Tiger)
🥇 First Prize: Pritirani Sahu, Dobalapal High School, Kendujhar, Odisha
🥈 Second Prize: Thejaneino, Class X, Stella Higher Secondary School, Kohima, Nagaland
🥉 Third Prize: Sonam Meena, Class XII, Government Senior Secondary School, Rodhai, Rajasthan

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for showcasing exceptional creativity while championing the cause of wildlife conservation. Through art and innovation, these young Eco-Club members have reinforced the message that protecting biodiversity is a shared responsibility.

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