Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 6: INTACH Andaman and Nicobar Chapter celebrated the World Soil day at Govt. Middle School, Dignabad with 30 students.

Samhita Veda Acharya, Convenor gave a short lecture on the importance of soil and its conservation followed by an interactive session where the children were made to understand the importance of endemic species, as well as the natural heritage of the islands.  The geological sites of the islands were also discussed as well as students came up with names of birds, animals that they observe around.