PLANTATION DRIVE - A VISIT TO GAULAPAR DANIBANGER FOREST CHAUKI BY WHITEHALL STUDENTS

Organized by: VINCULAR Testing Labs India Private Limited

Date: 22nd July, Tuesday 2025

On 22nd July, a group of enthusiastic students from Whitehall School embarked on an educational and environmental excursion to the Gaulapar Danibager Forest Chauki, under the guidance and support of VINCULAR Testing Labs India Private Limited. The visit was part of a broader initiative to foster environmental awareness and scientific curiosity among students about medicinal plants.

The group was warmly welcomed by the forest staff and team members from VINCULAR. Students were briefed about the rich biodiversity of the Gaulapar forest region and its crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Mr. Ghananand Chanyal shared valuable insights into the workings of the Forest Chauki (Forest Check Post) and how it contributes to the protection and monitoring of the local flora and fauna.

Students actively participated in discussions, posed thoughtful questions, and engagement . A quiz was conducted for the students in which they participated and recieved many gifts. The visit proved to be not only informative but also inspiring, reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship among the younger generation.

The visit to Gaulapar Danibager Forest Chauki was a resounding success, offering Whitehall students a unique blend of field learning, ecological education about medicinal plants and practical exposure to environmental science. The initiative by VINCULAR Testing Labs India Pvt. Ltd. was highly appreciated and served as a commendable example of industry-school collaboration for experiential learning.