04/08/2026
A one-day workshop on the topic "Biodiversity of Butterflies of Madhya Pradesh" was successfully organized on August 4, 2026, by the Department of Zoology and Biotechnology at Sri Sathya Sai College for Women, Bhopal. The event was held under the guidance of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh State Biodiversity Board and the Bhopal Bird Conservation Society.
The program commenced in the distinguished presence of the college Principal, Dr. Renu Mishra, and other guests. Dr. Sunita Yadav, Associate Professor Zoology, welcomed the guests, faculty members, and students, and shed light on the objectives of the workshop.
The workshop's keynote speaker, Mr. Mohammad Khalik Founder and CEO of the Bhopal Bird Conservation Society, shed detailed light on butterfly identification, their life cycles, host plants, ecological significance, and their role in biodiversity conservation. He explained that butterflies are not merely symbols of nature's beauty; they are vital pollinators and excellent indicators of environmental health. He urged the students to become sensitive towards nature conservation and the environment.
During the program, students raised various questions related to the topic, which the expert addressed in a simple and scientific manner. The workshop played a significant role in fostering awareness and interest among the students regarding nature conservation, butterfly conservation, and biodiversity. Host plants and seeds for butterflies were distributed during the event, and certificates were awarded to all participants.
Finally, Dr. Renu Srivastava, Associate Professor of Zoology, expressed gratitude to the keynote speaker, Mr. Mohammad Khalik, the College Director Dr. Pratibha Singh, and the Principal Dr. Renu Mishra for their constant guidance and support, and Dr. Anju Bajpai (Principal, Sri Sathya Sai Law College), Dr. Neena Arora (IQAC Coordinator), Dr. Archana Srivastava (Dean, Faculty of Science), Dr. Rupa Guha Nandi (Head of Department), as well as all faculty members and participants.