Assam: Sikkim school wins Wild Wisdom Global Challenge 2024

Link: https://www.eastmojo.com/sikkim/2024/10/26/assam-sikkim-school-wins-wild-wisdom-global-challenge-2024/ Guwahati: Manjusri Public School, Gangtok, Sikkim, has emerged as the champion of the Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC) North East Finale. The team, comprising Kyorzang R. Bhutia and Hissay Chenchok Bhutia, both from class VIII, will now represent the region at the national competition in Delhi this November. The WWGC, the largest wildlife contest globally, saw participation from over 400,000 students across 2,200 schools in India. The North East Finale, held at Don Bosco School, Panbazar, Guwahati, witnessed the participation of 282 students from 141 schools across Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Sikkim, and Assam. Themed "The Ultimate Scaly Survivalist," this year's challenge focused on reptiles. Students from grades 6 to 9 engaged in a learning journey through interactive resources, webinars, workshops, and competitive quizzes. "The Wild Wisdom Global Challenge is not merely a competition but a celebration of knowledge and a commitment to preserving our planet," said Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya, State Coordinator- Assam & AP State Office, WWF-India. She emphasized the importance of understanding and conserving reptiles.