Department of Zoology organized Sparrow Melodies- an enchanting poem recitation competition to celebrate World Sparrow Day on 19 March, 2024.

Department of Zoology, Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organized Sparrow Melodies- an enchanting poem recitation competition to celebrate World Sparrow Day on 19 March, 2024. The students of various streams showcased their prowess in poem recitation in Hindi, English and Punjabi with the themes i.e. tweets of sparrows, save sparrow save nature, sparrows journeys and vanishing sparrows to convey the message of conservation and beauty of house sparrows, to emphasize the importance of house sparrows in ecosystem, threats to their population and habitat. Mrs. Sabina Bhalla, Head Department of English, Dr. Narinderjit Kaur, Head, Department of Punjabi and Dr. Kamini Sahir Head Department of Hindi were the esteemed judges for the event. A total of 17 students enthusiastically participated, showcasing their talent and passion for poetry in depicting the liveliness the sparrows bring to the world and the relationships shared between sparrows and humans. Madam Principal Dr. (Mrs) Iqbal Kaur felicitated the position holders with the certificates and appreciated the efforts made by students and the faculty members of Zoology Department. Students of B.Sc. Medical also placed bird feeders in the college campus and displayed placards in the morning assembly to emphasize the importance of broadening the conservation efforts of tiny birds.