ISM organises educational tour to Sunderbans

MUSCAT: As an integral part of the extended learning programme, Indian School Muscat (ISM) organised an elevating educational tour for 10 students of the middle section to Tora in Sunderbans, West Bengal, India.

It is just a 130km journey from Kolkata to one of the natural wonders of the world. A female and a male teacher accompanied the fervent students. This programme was organised in collaboration with Tora Eco Resort. The programme included a visit to Sundanyakhali Watch Tower, Dobanki Khanakhali (Tiger sightseeing area). Sundarbans is famous for its mangrove plantations and this was an exclusive opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of the vast forest in the coastal region of the Bay of Bengal.

The students got the opportunity to meet and have a riveting interaction with the villagers and extend their help to create awareness among them, enlightening them about the importance of conserving the rich mangrove forest.

The students got firsthand experience of village life of 180 families who live in the wilderness minus electricity and for a short period of time get the opportunity to embrace the beauty and splendour of a life that is so singular. The students conducted health awareness workshops and beguiling games for the villagers.

To spread the message that charity begins at home, the students distributed torches, umbrellas, clothes, and footwear to the villagers and thus imbibed the value of charity in every possible way.