Wildlife Week 2026 Concludes in Deomali with Mini-Marathon

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DEOMALI | October 8: 

The Deomali Forest Division concluded its weeklong celebration of Wildlife Week 2026 with a Mini-Marathon Race on Thursday, organised around this year’s theme, “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife.”

A total of 164 participants, including school and college students, youth, women and government officials, took part enthusiastically in the event, highlighting the importance of public participation in wildlife conservation and healthy living.

The event was graced by Smt. Yalik Lowang, ZPM, Deomali Block, as the Chief Guest. Shri Toko Kacha, Town Magistrate, Deomali, and Shri Ngamwang Lowang, Assistant Professor and NSS Programme Officer, WRGC Deomali, were also present.

In the General Boys category, Wanglem Kungkho secured first place, followed by Rohit Chetry in second and Rotoan Pumoh in third. 

In the General Girls category, Nawdam Manham won first place, while Lihphe Gangsa and Mancha Boi secured second and third positions respectively.

In the Women’s General category, Rumi Dutta emerged winner, followed by Minham Lowang and Nasen Basia. In the WRGC-NSS Boys category, Dangpho Pansa, Noknyai Pansa and Phonyai Pansa secured the first three positions.

The WRGC-NSS Girls category was won by Pilai Wangsa, followed by Akhaw Gangsa and Nelai Wangsa. In the Departmental Staff Male category, Tehon Ngongwa secured first place, followed by Jitlang Aboh and Toko Kacha, while the Female category was won by Rongte Moithak, followed by Chakam Lowang and Linda Moika.

Commendation prizes were also presented to three young school participants—Hangjon Shin, 12; Moandeak Ketok, 13; and Wangcha Rajkumar, 13—for successfully completing the marathon.

Addressing the participants, Chief Guest Yalik Lowang appreciated their enthusiasm and commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle while expressing concern for wildlife and biodiversity. 

She urged the people to develop greater love and respect for wildlife, stressing its importance to both nature and human wellbeing.

The DFO, Deomali, also appreciated the strong public participation and called for collective efforts to make Deomali a model of healthy biodiversity and harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife.

The Mini-Marathon marked the culmination of the Wildlife Week 2026 celebrations organised by the Deomali Forest Division, which featured a series of awareness and conservation activities aimed at strengthening community participation in wildlife protection.

Search description: Deomali Forest Division concludes Wildlife Week 2026 with a 164-participant mini-marathon promoting wildlife conservation, biodiversity and healthy living.

Location: Deomali, Arunachal Pradesh 792129, India

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